Close - get the coupler (make sure it is a CAT 5 coupler, not just an RJ45 coupler) and get a standard straight-through cable.  Two cross-over cables coupled together = straight through cable.  I just verified this myself on this computer.

- Wayne Copeland

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I have my two computers networked together and finaly got Internet Connection Sharing to work.  I am now ready to move the second computer to another part of the house.  I have a 25 foot crossover cable but need it to be at least 35 feet.  My local computer store tells me that I can buy a coupler and add another crossover cable to it.  Will this work?  Has anyone had experience with connecting two of these cables together?  If I do this, will I have any networking problems or will I lose speed with my internet connection?

Thank you

Adele Sapilewski
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