quick question regarding crossover/ straight cables

[zimu]

quick question- to hook a PC to a router i know yuo need a straight cable, but does it still work if you're using a crossover cable?

Thanks

 

[vi edit]

no

 

[maziwanka]

no

 

[FoBoT]

depends. some ports on some switches/routers/hubs are auto-crossover enabled, meaning either cable will automatically work. this is a common feature in most newer switches. with a router, it is less likely to be a feature they include. you could read the manual and see if this is mentioned.

 

[zimu]

its a WRT54G, don't think it'll work...

 

[MacBaine]

It'll break the interweb