Under a quid for a 10m CAT5e (Gigabit) cable delivered to your local Maplin store (pay online with click and collect). There are also 1m and 3m lengths for 90p available as well. You can use this crossover cable just like a patch cable to connect your PC / network device to your router.
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AndyRoyd to groppo
5 Apr 1711#2
Most modern devices are auto-sensing.
groppo
5 Apr 177#1
Sorry but I thought cross over was for connecting two of the same devices together for example PC to PC or Switch to Switch. If you used this between a PC and switch like a non-crossover then I think you would get abnormal issues. Your write-up explains a standard Ethernet cable
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groppo
5 Apr 177#1
Sorry but I thought cross over was for connecting two of the same devices together for example PC to PC or Switch to Switch. If you used this between a PC and switch like a non-crossover then I think you would get abnormal issues. Your write-up explains a standard Ethernet cable
AndyRoyd to groppo
5 Apr 1711#2
Most modern devices are auto-sensing.
aidio to groppo
6 Apr 17#25
Crossover cables are not used anymore really. All standard nics can switch nowadays.
prash_2k
5 Apr 17#3
Oos
brookheather to prash_2k
5 Apr 17#4
Pay on line and have it delivered to store.
foxyloxy
5 Apr 17#5
You have to choose collect from store (almost certainly oos) and there is then a button to pay online and collect from store on the right of the web page.
NotTayyeb
5 Apr 17#6
Worst case scenario I'll have to cut it open and crossover the crossover if it doesnt work, and make it back into an ethernet cable... 96p, cant complain though...
pealy
5 Apr 17#7
Nice find. Perfect for my cctv project!
pibpob to pealy
5 Apr 17#14
Not if it's PoE. These are almost certain to be CCA - nasty, brittle and high resistance.
supermann
5 Apr 17#8
Last two item I've done that withhave ended up out of stock. Something amiss with their inventory system.
speculatrix
5 Apr 171#9
Gigabit Ethernet has to be auto, it's in the standard.
the__cat
5 Apr 171#10
What's in the standard is that auto speed and duplex must be used, but mdi-x is optional...
40.4.4 Automatic MDI/MDI-X Configuration
Automatic MDI/MDI-X Configuration is intended to eliminate the need for crossover cables between similar devices. Implementation of an automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration is optional for 1000BASE-T devices.
Wow learn something new every day :smile: I apologise for my reply and thank you for the correction, does anyone know if there is a loss in performance that takes place for this?
1616french
5 Apr 17#12
Anyone know if this would be ok to connect a computer to a router?
bbwind
5 Apr 17#13
just bought 3 hopeful they work
grove39
6 Apr 172#15
Not flat and not Cat7.
XT660Z to grove39
17 Apr 171#35
Pray tell, under what circumstances do you consider CAT-7 necessary for short-run (10m) Gigabit Ethernet networking? Even CAT-6 is overkill unless you have to route your network cable tight against high powered electrical cables or RF sources (e.g. inside your microwave oven). I bet you buy gold plated HDMI cables too ;-) I do agree that flat cables can sometimes be useful though.
alared
6 Apr 17#16
Is this any good to connect a router to a tv?
pibpob to alared
6 Apr 17#22
Only if you never move the router or the TV. As I've said, it'll be CCA which is brittle. Do some research if you are unsure.
prash_2k
6 Apr 171#17
How did this get hot?!?
1 - it's been this same price for months
2 - there is no stock anywhere
3 - there has never been any stock for this cable anywhere for the last 6 months
johnsmith1997 to prash_2k
6 Apr 171#20
I just tried it.
No stock anywhere because you need to order and pay online 1st,before collecting in 3 days time.
Don't forget to click-thru TopCashBack as well.:smiley:
johnsmith1997
6 Apr 17#18
Heat.
Cheers bud.:smiley:
Will be off to Maplins to get one,cheaper than 99p shop.:smiley:
Cross-over is for pc to pc.
Straight-thru is for pc to router etc.
These cables are very easy to make yourself.You just need the crimp tool.
Used to do loads when did Cisco networking.:smiley:
Uridium
6 Apr 17#19
Reality is that virtually every consumer level device with a gigabit NIC will have it.
prash_2k
6 Apr 172#21
I'm such a ding-bat!!
Just ordered 3!! Hoozar! for JohnSmith!
brookheather
6 Apr 17#23
I received mine yesterday - it is branded Nikkai - seems good quality cable - no idea if it's CCA but works perfectly well.
the__cat
6 Apr 17#24
Virtually, but not all :-)
aidio
6 Apr 17#26
Hey old school.. You were right about 10 years ago :smiley:.. there is no need for a cross over unless you are working with legacy equipment.
aidio
6 Apr 17#27
Cat6 or Cat6a straight is what is used nowadays guys.
Uridium to aidio
6 Apr 17#28
Still nothing wrong with Cat5e for 99% of people in the home....
pibpob
6 Apr 17#29
Although CCA eats into that headroom too, so it might be 98%. :smiley:
tidegu
6 Apr 171#30
CCA: Cold Cold Avoid!
pealy to tidegu
13 May 17#36
Don't think it is, I got a few and I've taken a section of one, stripped it down, taken out one of the cores, scraped it, chopped it and bent it - solid copper for sure.
muzzzzzzzzzy
6 Apr 17#31
Massive difference between patching home devices and running structured cabling..
johnsmith1997
7 Apr 17#32
Sorry guys.
Wow,didn't realise been so long since I done Cisco!!:confused:
pibpob
7 Apr 17#33
Also, professional managed switches are a world apart from what's found in the home. If it's unmanaged it has to have all options enabled all the time.
tan159
9 Apr 17#34
Few months ago I ran a new 15m straight through patch cable for my brand new PC to a virgin superhub3 router. Did not work at all with new comp but seemed to work fine with 3 year old dell laptop.
After lots of head scratching/googling found that you need a crossover cable for longer runs. So cut one end off, rearranged to crossover configuration & bingo. Never had a problem since.
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40.4.4 Automatic MDI/MDI-X Configuration
Automatic MDI/MDI-X Configuration is intended to eliminate the need for crossover cables between similar devices. Implementation of an automatic MDI/MDI-X configuration is optional for 1000BASE-T devices.
http://www.3utelecom.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/802.3-2015_SECTION3.pdf
1 - it's been this same price for months
2 - there is no stock anywhere
3 - there has never been any stock for this cable anywhere for the last 6 months
No stock anywhere because you need to order and pay online 1st,before collecting in 3 days time.
Don't forget to click-thru TopCashBack as well.:smiley:
Cheers bud.:smiley:
Will be off to Maplins to get one,cheaper than 99p shop.:smiley:
Cross-over is for pc to pc.
Straight-thru is for pc to router etc.
These cables are very easy to make yourself.You just need the crimp tool.
Used to do loads when did Cisco networking.:smiley:
Just ordered 3!! Hoozar! for JohnSmith!
Wow,didn't realise been so long since I done Cisco!!:confused:
After lots of head scratching/googling found that you need a crossover cable for longer runs. So cut one end off, rearranged to crossover configuration & bingo. Never had a problem since.