RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum

RX7Club.com - Mazda RX7 Forum (https://www.rx7club.com/)
-   Canadian Forum (https://www.rx7club.com/canadian-forum-42/)
-   -   Any computer guys in here?? (https://www.rx7club.com/canadian-forum-42/any-computer-guys-here-989082/)

Double_J 02-26-12 01:22 PM

Any computer guys in here??
 
Edit I think I figured it out. I need a cross over cable not a ethernet cable :)

Casual_John 02-29-12 01:01 PM

Typically, an ethernet cable is composed of 4 pairs of wires. If the wires go straight thru end-to-end it is called a patch cable. A cross-over cable looks the same, but a couple of the wires are cris-corssed, thus the name.
If you had an RJ45 wire crimper, or know someone who does, you could make your own.

If you can find a local dealer that sells StarTech cables, you could get a pre-fab'd crossover cable.

Casual_John 02-29-12 01:06 PM

Call KW-Surplus? or a rinky-dick computer store or electronic shop.

Best Buy would charge an arm and a leg. It's worth $5 bucks, they'll charge $20.

Aaron Cake 03-01-12 09:09 AM

Most ethernet ports these days are auto-crossing. Depends on what you want to do...I rarely find the need for a crossover cable these days though I still always carry one.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:02 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands