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Re: Doing cables from hub to PC
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David Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:22:31 -0800
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On 17 Sep 98 at 10:52, Javier Vizcaino wrote:

> How are lan cables from PC to hub? (How should RJ45 connectors attached?)
> Perhaps it is irrelevant, depending on code transmitted.

  I believe all pins should be connected straight through.  Crossover
(more symmetrical) cables allow two machines to be connected without
a hub, by crossing each pair inside the cable.

> (a) preserves pin 1, but (b) seems more symmetrical.

  I couldn't figure out your diagram, but I'm hoping the above
answers the question.

David G

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