Ann,

Cross-over cables are used between similar devices. The cross-over cable
switches the send and receive signal wires (usually TIA/EIA 568A and 568B
standards).

Going from a PC NIC to a hub, you should use the straight-through cable
(usually TIA/EIA 568B on both ends).
The only exception is the possibility that your hub has a switch on it to
change the pins on the ports. If this is true, then you can use a cross-over
cable in a port with this capability. Barring this possibility, you will
need straight-through cables for each device connecting to the hub.

HTH...John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Anne Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 8:18 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Setting up a network using a hub


> Hello all,
>
> I am about to attempt to network four computers using a hub.
>
> I have a couple of ethernet cables which are cross over that I am
> currently using to link two computers to share files and the internet
> access.
>
> I bought a  15 metre ethernet cable through mail order and when it
> arrived realised it is straight through cable. It says on the packaging
> it is designed to connect a computer to a hub.
>
> My question is, can I use the mix of ethernet cables I already own to
> join the computers to the hub and the hub to the modem? or should I buy
> new ones so they all match?
>
> The hub is a Syn Optics Lattis Hub.
>
> The modem is a Dynalink 100+.
>
> The computers to be connected are running WinXP Pro and Win98SE.
>
> Thank you
>
> Anne Smith
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