Can I use a Cross-Over Cable to connect HUB -------> PC ??

[abu]

Title says it all...

Will it work normally?

(Networking newbie here)

Thanks

 

[aububba]

Just cut the end off and make a patch cable.

 

[abu]

Ok, I can do that...

Though I was wondering, Can I use my crossover cable to go from a port on the hub to my second machine? Would it work normally? (I cant try it right now, because my second computer is not with me)

Just wondering

 

[JackMDS]

If your Hub has an Uplink use CrossOver to the PC's NIC.


The Rules:


NIC to NIC - Crossover Cable.
NIC to Hub - Straight (regular) Cable
NIC to Uplink - Crossover Cable.

Hub (regular) to Hub (regular) - Crossover Cable.
Hub (regular) to Hub Uplink - Straight (regular) Cable.


Cable/DSL entry on a Cable/DSL Router (WAN) is an Uplink.

If your Modem came with Straight Cable:
Modem to NIC - Straight (regular) Cable
Modem to Hub - Crossover Cable.
Modem to Uplink - Straight (regular)Cable

If your Modem Came with Crossover Cable:
Modem to NIC - Crossover Cable.
Modem to Hub - Straight (regular) Cable
Modem to Uplink - Crossover Cable.

 

[aububba]

my thoughts exactly

 

[abu]

thanks

 

[21Jumper]

I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon here and ask the stupid question:

How do I know the diff between cross-over and straight? I have an external DSL modem and I'm thinking of getting a router and networking my home in a few weeks.

Just thought this is gonna be useful info.

Thanks.

 

[aububba]

Patch Cables [straight] have this sequence with clip down:

orange/white
orange
green/white
blue
blue/white
green
brown/white
brown

Cross Overs only use 4 lines but they are in different sequences.

ahhhh, ask an expert! All I know is about the patch cable!