Scott Holder wrote:
>At 02:34 PM 1/5/2003 -0700, you wrote: > > >>What is the difference between a standard CAT 5 cable and a X-over cable? >> >>John >> >> > >Technically speaking, they're both cat 5 cable as cat 5 is a description of >the cable type. > >In general, though, you have a patch or straight-through cable that >connects all the pins straight through. You'd use this generally in >connecting a computer to a hub/switch. > >Then you have crossover cables which swap several pins to reverse the >connections. This is useful for connecting two computers without a hub or >switch, but usually limit it to two computers. > > > Yes, technically speaking, they are both made of CAT 5 cable. BUT, to those that are not Technical or Technically inclined a "Standard CAT 5 Cable" is in Networking terms a "Patch Cable" or a "Straight Trough Cable". This referring to the pin connections at each connector. (i.e. 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, etc) A difference in a crossover cable is (which ever two pins are used for transmit and receive) are reversed only on one end. Let's say that pin 1 and 2 are transmit and receive respectfully. On one end of a crossover cable, pins 1 and 2 would be switched. So, as an example only, if you used a multimeter to check the continuity of a "Standard CAT 5 Cable" pins, touching the leads to pin 1 on each connector would show continuity. Same with 2, 3, and 4. On a crossover cable, continuity would show between pin 1 on one connector and pin 2 on the other, then pin two to pin 1. -- Fred.... [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.imagine2020.com/737724502 -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
