On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:56:58 +0200 "Nick Demou" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> networking two pcs with a twisted (crosslink ) cable _couldn't_ get > any easier! You just plug the cable to the PCs. That's it. > Being so simple means it's more stable also (less parts less things to > go wrong). There are only two drawback with them: they are useless > with anything more than 2 pcs and they look exactly like normal ones > (so you got to be extra cautious when picking). Lately I saw more and more NICs and switches with Auto MDIX, sometimes also called auto-crossover. As the name implys, with that hardware it doesn't really matter what cables you use. I made it a habit to look for those specifically, especially if there is no (or only minor) price difference. Regards, Andrei -- If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. (Albert Einstein) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
