Re: [NTLK] Need crossover cable?

From: Michael Detlefsen (mdetlefsen_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu Jul 24 2003 - 14:30:17 PDT

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On Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 02:32 PM, Sunder wrote:

> Yes, when you connect two computers together over ethernet without a
> hub,
> or two hubs together, you need to use a crossover cable. Ditto for
> switch
> to switch.
>

Recent Macs have auto-sensing Ethernet ports. Cross-over cables are not
needed. My 2 1/2 year old iBook doesn't require one.

Mike

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