Re: home network, cant ping box 2
On Sun, Jan 27, 2002 at 05:53:09AM -0800, Jeff wrote:
> Shawn Lamson, 2002-Jan-27 05:53 -0800:
> > You have to be kiddin' me; i spent $25 on a 35' cable, and stood there
> > while they made it and tested it... i figured that the cable from NIC
> > to aDSL modem must be crossover too, since the long (35 footer)
> > performed the same function when i hooked up either PC to the DSL with
> > it! Are you SURE that the PC -> aDSL modem uses a straight thru cable?
> >
> > Thx,
>
> I don't have DSL, rather a cable modem, and I need a standard
> (straight-thru) cable to go from modem to computer. And, I also
> know that you need a cross-over cable to from computer to
> computer.
>
> I hope your $25 cable can still be put to good use. :-)
He could buy a crimper and make it a 34'11'' crossover cable :)
Rob
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