> Yeah but a crossover cable is used to connect two 'unlike' devices; > i.e. a NIC and a switch, a switch and a cable modem...a patch cable > actually serves a more null modem cable like use...it is ONLY for > hooking up two 'like' devices; i.e. two PC's, two hubs, etc.
How does the read line on one device talk to the read line on the other device? Again, you have it reversed: Crossover cables allow two identical devices to talk, standard pass through cables allow devices to talk through hubs. If a cable or DSL modem is connected directly to a computer, then it needs a crossover cable. If its connected to a hub/switch, etc., then it just needs a pass through. --> Russ -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
