Extending network cables

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Extending network cables

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Name: Ian Pengelly
Date: August 9, 2004 at 13:54:49 Pacific
Subject: Extending network cables
OS: XP and Win 98se
CPU/Ram: 2.6g and 700mb

Comment:

I have two computers networked together using Ethernet PCI adapters. One PC is using XP (the server) and the other 98se.
I wish to extend the length of the current crossover network cable, and I purchase a new 3m crossover patch lead, and a crossover coupler(called a RJ45 Reverse Cord Coupler).
It doesn't work. Do I need a straight coupler or a straight lead? or both??
Ian Pengelly

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Response Number 1

Name: heropsycho
Date: August 9, 2004 at 14:26:04 Pacific
Subject: Extending network cables

Reply: (edit)

If you used a straight through coupler, it should work.
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Response Number 2

Name: heropsycho
Date: August 9, 2004 at 14:27:20 Pacific
Subject: Extending network cables

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Shoot, I meant straight through patch cable and coupler.
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Response Number 3

Name: aznluvsmc
Date: August 10, 2004 at 00:00:30 Pacific
Subject: Extending network cables

Reply: (edit)

If you're trying to extend 2 cross over cables with a cross over couple, you have to ensure that the ends of each cable that plug into it are opposites of each other.
Plug one wire in first a look at the colour combination that is going into the coupler. Then take the other wire and plug the end that has a different colour combination from the wire that your first plugged in.
Basically, what happening is that the first cable will cross the signal, then the coupler should cross it again, and the final cable will cross it back to what the original wire had.
If the coupler is straigh through, then both sides of the coupler should have the same colour combination.
"It's about the journey and not the destination" - The quote of those who never make it

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