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ethernet with x-surf2 and a pc
« on: September 05, 2004, 06:08:02 PM »
Hello,

I am trying to set up a ethernet network netween teh miggy and pc but I am confused about the hardware needed.

I have a cat5 cable with rj45 connector on each end which i thought was all i needed but apparently not -true?


I know there are "crossover cables" but they apperently 2 cat5 rj45 cables and a hub is better

any ideas why it is better?
 

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Re: ethernet with x-surf2 and a pc
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2004, 08:56:45 PM »
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I know there are "crossover cables" but they apperently 2 cat5 rj45 cables and a hub is better



Well, the hub gives you the option of adding more machines later. Other than that, for 10-Base-T operation, you'll notice no difference. (I've had problems running at 100-Base-TX with a crossover cable, but your X-SurfII can only support 10-base-T, so that wouldn't be an issue.)


Darn!
I have been told that the hub doesnt do full duplex and so a switch is better as it does. It does say in the x-surf2 manual that it does full duplex though

I am only running 2 computers on the network and dont plan to add anymore so thats not an issue