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. > > PCBUILD maintains hundreds of useful files for download visit our download web page at: http://freepctech.com/downloads.shtml