Yes, you will need a crossover cable. They can be purchased at your
local CompUSA/Best Buy, or if you are so inclined, the spec. is available
on the web and you can make one yourself. Good luck.
Kevin Wood
Johnnio wrote:
> Hi all
>
> I have a need to connect two computers
> using cat-5 cable and a nic in each.
>
> I'm wondering if I need a 'different type of cable'
> than the standard cat-5 cable one uses
> when connecting more than two machines using a 'hub'.
>
> In this situation I will 'not be using a hub'....
> just cat-5 cable from nic to nic.
>
> I believe I heard somewhere that a 'crossover cable'
> is necessary... am I correct in this assumption?
>
> Thanks in advance for your kind assistance.
>
> Johnny
> --
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