crossover,patch,twisted?

[Fuse]

whats the difference between a crossover cable, a patch cable and a twisted cable?

 

[JackMDS]

Want to Connect, or Make Network Cables (CAT5)

 

[Fuse]

ok
right now I have only two computers I want to connect.
the NICs and software is all set up.
I have a patch cable at home, can I turn it in to a crossover cable or do I
have to buy a new one??

 

[Hard_Boiled]

You can turn any regular patch cable into a Crossover cable. Connecting 2 computers you need 2 NIC's in one of the computers, and unless you use a Hub you need to connect them with a crossover cable. Just look at the guide that Jack linked, but as it says in that thread you'll need a crimping tool.