Help quick question

[SuPrEIVIE]

i have 2 computers i want to link through a router they are about 50FT apart...i am confused with all these cat5 cables... iwant to avoid buying one where i have to set up the cable... i am looking for 100FT cable that is pre-made just want to receive it and connect them immediately is this good?CLICK

thanks in advance!

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

anyone?

 

[polm]

A "crossover" cable is what you need.

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

do you know a reputable vendor that has 75FT cat5 cable for cheap. Newegg doesn't seem to have one

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

does anyone know if the item above is good for 2 computers connected together via a router?I think crossover is specifically for 2 or more PCs with out a router correct?

 

[JackMDS]

First read this.

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. CAT5 Straight, Crossover. What is CAT5, which one should I Use?

Link to: http://www.computergate.com/pr....cfm?prodcd=CNWTC451ZS

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[LostInSpace927]

A cross over cable connects 2 computers via peer to peer. A straight or twisted pair cable is what you need. A twisted pair is suppose to help with line interference and data jumping lines. There ya go, description in a nut sahell.

 

[SuPrEIVIE]

so the product on top is a straight?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: SuPrEIVIE
so the product on top is a straight?

If it does Not say Crossover, it is Straight

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[ktwebb]

A straight or twisted pair cable is what you need.

Crossover cables are twisted pair. Just for clarification.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: ktwebb

A straight or twisted pair cable is what you need.

Crossover cables are twisted pair. Just for clarification.

Yeah that is why it is called CAT5.

Cable Always Twisted (Just Kidding).

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