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Old 06-22-2004, 12:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
the_marq
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Cross over cables are for PC to PC connections only.

Patch cables (or straight thrus) are for PC to Hub (or switch or router or any other device).

You can tell them apart by comparing the ends, if the colours on both ends are in the same order it's straight.
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