[Ham-Computers] RE: ADVICE

[Don]

thanks
WIRELESS next year when a add laptop
again thanks to all on list for info

Don
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal)" <aaron.hsu at nbcuni.com>
To: "'I>Ham-Computers'" <Ham-Computers at mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <wxfreqrs at cableone.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 7:50 PM
Subject: [Ham-Computers] RE: ADVICE


> Don, looks like you already got the right answers.  To summarize...
>
> With ethernet...
> PC <--> PC via crossover cable
> PC <--> hub/switch <--> PC via straight-through ethernet cable (or
wireless
> <g>)
>
> However, note that straight-through ethernet is not physically wired
> "straight through".  Standard two-pair ethernet only uses pins 1, 2, 3,
and
> 6.  If you're using less common 2-pair cable, no problem.  But, if you're
> using 4-pair cable (as most Cat5/5e/6 is), you'll need to pay careful
> attention to the 2nd pair (pins 3&6).  Not a problem if you buy pre-made
> ethernet cables, but if you're making your own, this is an important
point.
>
> 73,
>
>   - Aaron Hsu, NN6O
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don [mailto:wxfreqrs at cableone.net]
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 4:38 PM
> To: Ham Computers
> Subject: [Ham-Computers] ADVICE
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I am delving into home networking
> using  winxp home on one computer and winxp pro on another
> I am doing this via a wire and two nic cards
> now the question
>
> do I need a straight pined cat 5 cable or a crossover cable
>
>
> Don
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>
>
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