Yes, you do need a "Cross-Over" cable, you can wire it like this (pins in
the RJ45) :
1 - 3
2 - 6
3 - 1
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 2
7 - 7
8 - 8
HTH..
Regards,
Steven Hildreth
Information Technology Manager
Aprotex Corporation, http://www.aprotex.com
"Proven Property Protection Since 1952"
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From: "Johnnio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 1:58 PM
Subject: what type of 'cable' to direct connect two boxes by ethernet
> 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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