Hi, Cu> When connecting like devices one uses a Cu> crossover. For all other types of connections Cu> one uses a regular network cable. Bi> ...Cross-Over cabling will do the job more Bi> often, in comparison. Wa> Actually a patch [straight thru] is a better Wa> all round choice. If the equipment has mdix Wa> [autosense cable type] it will adjust... Bi> What about similar devices if none has Bi> auto-sense? Wa> CurtR covered that in his post above. Right... Both cables are OK when at least one end can insert a cross-over internally, it's when both are alike and none supports this feature that i'll really appreciate having Cross-Over cables around, right? So, why do you prefer a straight-through!? Salutations, Michel Samson a/s Bicéphale

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not sure what your question is. after being in this business for 15 years working for mid to large size companies, patch cables are used 100 to 1 [or higher]more often than a crossover. With mdix aware appliances becoming more common I don't even need to use a crossover. So if you have older equipment you wish to innerconnect should you have crossovers available? of course. Which are you going to use more often? Patch so what was your question/point? Golly gee wilerkers everyone. Learn to Internet Search

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Hi, This question should sound clearer: can you think of an instance where a Cross-Over cable will fail? With fifteen years of practice behind you to neck- tie, it should be easy to provide an illustration! Salutations, Michel Samson a/s Bicéphale

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Ah a discussion with no purpose. I was being helpful and it appears you just want to play. Best of luck! Golly gee wilerkers everyone. Learn to Internet Search

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Hi, Wa> Ah a discussion with no purpose. The question seems valid to me, perhaps it was the insistance over your preference for straight-thrus and which remains unexplained that had no purpose. I don't see how that would be helpful if one comes back from his local store with a 50' straight-thru cable hoping to transfer files between two Windows systems and both have LEGACY NICs. What does this accomplish if in fact a Cross-Over cable will work in a majority of situations encountered by a user? Making others waste money isn't my idea of a game. Salutations, Michel Samson a/s Bicéphale

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The discussion was about wiring crossover vs straight and when to apply each. CurtR did an excellent job answering the question. You chime in saying "i believe Cross-Over cabling will do the job more often" which brings my rebuttal to the contrary. I list my reasons. You then isolate the discussion to just HOME use. OK so lets look at that PC to PC = xover PC to hub = patch PC to switch = patch PC to isp's internet modem = patch That's 3 to 1 in favor of patch Now lets throw in mdix PC to PC = no mdix so still xover PC to hub = no mdix so still patch PC to switch with mdix = patch still works so why use a xover? PC to modem = no mdix so still patch. Still comes down to 3 to 1 in favor of patch. Your arguement has no basis. This is why I think this discussion is pointless. You don't have a valid point when you consider the original discussion or the scenerios I present. We get folks here all the time that didn't do their homework and wonder why things don't work. Homework didn't end with school. Life and computing is school. That's how some folk learn the difference between xover and straight - the hard way. PS. its not a waste of money on the 50'. The ends just have to be redone that's all. Golly gee wilerkers everyone! Learn to Internet Search

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I'm new at this. I put this together after poking around the net. Is it correct? router switch hub pc router xover xover straight straight switch xover xover xover straight hub xover xover xover straight pc xover straight straight xover

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To answer your question I can't read "it" [your posted list] but below is a good guideline. PC to PC = xover PC to hub = patch PC to switch = patch Hub/switch to hub/switch with no uplink = xover Hub/switch to hub/switch with uplink = patch PC to router = patch Modem to router = patch PC to isp's internet modem = patch Router switch port to router switch port = xover Golly gee wilerkers everyone. Learn to Internet Search

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