IT guys..

Tmall · 01-08-2010, 10:25 AM

My roomate left his internet cables when he moved. One of them says, "crosswired" would that have any negative effect on my connection??

Bluestreak · 01-08-2010, 10:31 AM

If it's a cross over cable, that's used to create a link between 2 computers with no router or switch in between.

Using that cable to connect your computer to a switch or router would not work.

Tmall · 01-08-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluestreak

If it's a cross over cable, that's used to create a link between 2 computers with no router or switch in between.

Using that cable to connect your computer to a switch or router would not work.

It must be labeled wrong. I hooked up the computer using both, and tried a few online speed/ping tests with both hooked up and there was zero difference.

AquaPython · 01-08-2010, 10:37 AM

i would think its a crossover cable too, but if it is working like normal than maybe it means something else. strange.

Bluestreak · 01-08-2010, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

It must be labeled wrong. I hooked up the computer using both, and tried a few online speed/ping tests with both hooked up and there was zero difference.

OSP is right. Check the ends. Hold them the same way and compare the wires. If the colors are in exactly the same order, it's a regular cable. If two are switched somewhere along the line, it's a cross over.

I'm betting it's a mis-label if it works normally.

Bluestreak · 01-08-2010, 10:42 AM

Here's a link to color codes for a normal cable. Both ends should be the same.

http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.aspx

Here's a link to a cross over cable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable

OneSickPsycho · 01-08-2010, 10:36 AM

Most likely it's a crossover cable... used to connect a PC to a PC or a hub to a hub. Hold the ends up together and match the colors of wire across each one. If somewhere in the middle two of the internal wires are flip-flopped, then it's a crossover cable. Connecting from PC to hub, hub to modem, or PC to modem you need straight through cables.

Particle Man · 01-08-2010, 10:39 AM

maybe he was a transvestite and he left you an invitation...

Tmall · 01-08-2010, 10:51 AM

This is strange, it does seem to be mismatched in it's color sequence.. yet, it still works.

I was just trying to figure out if this was causing my connection problems with my xbox. But, when hooked to the comp, it works fine.. Very weird..

jtemple · 01-08-2010, 11:27 AM

Some routers work with either type of cable.

01-08-2010, 10:25 AM	#1
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01-08-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Here's a link to color codes for a normal cable. Both ends should be the same. http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.aspx Here's a link to a cross over cable. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

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01-08-2010, 10:36 AM	#7
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Most likely it's a crossover cable... used to connect a PC to a PC or a hub to a hub. Hold the ends up together and match the colors of wire across each one. If somewhere in the middle two of the internal wires are flip-flopped, then it's a crossover cable. Connecting from PC to hub, hub to modem, or PC to modem you need straight through cables.

01-08-2010, 10:51 AM	#9
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	This is strange, it does seem to be mismatched in it's color sequence.. yet, it still works. I was just trying to figure out if this was causing my connection problems with my xbox. But, when hooked to the comp, it works fine.. Very weird..

01-08-2010, 11:27 AM	#10
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