Re: how to test Ethernet connection

[Jon Dowland <lists@alcopop.org>]

At 1146138645 past the epoch, Mike McCarty wrote:
> Jon Dowland wrote:
> >If you have an ethernet patch cable already and want to
> >save some money, you could get the schematic for a
> >crossover and rewire it rather than buying a new one.
> >However I expect you will find one cheap enough to save
> >you the effort.
> 
> Eh? I think not. Even a cheap crimping tool will cost
> about $30 USD. Cheaper by far to buy a router or switch (I
> wouldn't get a hub; a router is preferable to a switch)
> with 4 or more ports for $40 USD, and then be expandable.

You don't need a crimper to rewire a cable. And if you did,
$30 is still cheaper than $40 (and a lot more than I paid
for mine, too). if your aim is to be expandable, fine: my
advice was to save money in the short-term, nothing more.

-- 
Jon Dowland
http://alcopop.org/