what is cross cable

Ogbodu · 01-16-2008, 12:02 AM

what is cross cable?
if i want to network 4 computers without a hub or switch and they all have i network card each.what should i do.
networking guru defend ur portfollio

johnwill · 01-16-2008, 07:36 AM

You'd buy a hub or switch, you can't use a crossover cable for other than a 1:1 connection between two computers.

**Cellus** · 01-20-2008, 07:54 AM

Keep in mind the physical number of ports there are for you to connect things. If each PC has one standard network card, and therefore only one physical port (RJ45), you'd be hard pressed to connect four PCs together.

Get a switch or hub as John recommends. You can get a 4-port switch for ~$30, or hub for ~$10, so the expense is negligible.

johnwill · 01-20-2008, 03:46 PM

Actually, about half that, including shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166006

**Cellus** · 01-20-2008, 05:07 PM

What can I say, I'm a sucker for popular name-brand appliances. I don't like fussing over Network Appliance Xtreme Plus by Company Unpronouncable.

This, however, does not mean I buy Nike shoes. Just Nike network appliances.

Then again, even Company Unpronouncable can't screw up on a soho switch.

01-16-2008, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ogbodu Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AFRICA Posts: 70 OS: windows vista home premium	what is cross cable what is cross cable? if i want to network 4 computers without a hub or switch and they all have i network card each.what should i do. networking guru defend ur portfollio

01-16-2008, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,110 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: what is cross cable You'd buy a hub or switch, you can't use a crossover cable for other than a 1:1 connection between two computers. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-20-2008, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,624 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: what is cross cable Keep in mind the physical number of ports there are for you to connect things. If each PC has one standard network card, and therefore only one physical port (RJ45), you'd be hard pressed to connect four PCs together. Get a switch or hub as John recommends. You can get a 4-port switch for ~$30, or hub for ~$10, so the expense is negligible. __________________ TSF Networking Team HijackThis 5 Step Process Donate!

01-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,110 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: what is cross cable Actually, about half that, including shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166006 __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-20-2008, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,624 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: what is cross cable What can I say, I'm a sucker for popular name-brand appliances. I don't like fussing over Network Appliance Xtreme Plus by Company Unpronouncable. This, however, does not mean I buy Nike shoes. Just Nike network appliances. Then again, even Company Unpronouncable can't screw up on a soho switch. __________________ TSF Networking Team HijackThis 5 Step Process Donate!