Yes you want a "patch" cable
That's just a generic name for a regular Cat 5 cable of various length.
Get a switch as oppose to a hub.
You'll get better network performance.
A hub will work fine though if you already have one.
Read about hub vs. switch here:
http://www.proxim.com/learn/library/guides/gd2001-07-17.html

<>< Larry Fisk
         Fisk Computers
           Fruitvale, Idaho
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Zeoli" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 12:51 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Patch Cable


> 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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