Here are some informative links on cabling:

http://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atcomservices.com%2Fhighlights%2Fcat5notes.htm

http://www.linksys.com/faqs/default.asp?fqid=20  (nice color graphics I
keep on my pda)

http://compnetworking.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fduxcw.com%2Fdigest%2FHowto%2Fnetwork%2Fcable%2Fcable1.htm
(pdf of this one available)








> > Hi
> > What is a "patch cable"?  I want to network three computers together
>(two
> > of which are now conected with a cross over cable).  I know I am going
>to
> > need a hub and cat 5 "straight through" cable for each pc to the hub.
> > When I went to PC Connections site to order the cable ( I want 50ft
> > lengths, ready made) I could only find patch cable and cross over
>cable.
> > Is patch cable what I want?
> > Thanks for your help.
>
>

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