360 Ethernet cable?

Scythe · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:41

Hi, I wasnt sure if it went here or in networking. I need to know what type of cable comes with the premium, as I need a longer cable.
Crossover or network patch?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=150

Steedie · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:42

Crossover

Scythe · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:43

Steedie said:
Crossover

Would that connect into a router fine then?

Steedie · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:45

Yeah mate, im using one in a router now

Yewen · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:47

Do not know if its a standard feature in all routers but certainly a couple I have used.

The standard patch cable can work aswell depending on your router.

I would go with the crossover though, should not be many pence more.

Scythe · 22 Nov 2006 at 21:50

Yewen said:
Do not know if its a standard feature in all routers but certainly a couple I have used.

The standard patch cable can work aswell depending on your router.

I would go with the crossover though, should not be many pence more.

My router is quite popular: Linksys WRT54GL
The cable endings look familiar so I'll go buy it around Xmas when I get my 360

Memphis · 22 Nov 2006 at 23:06

Scythe said:
My router is quite popular: Linksys WRT54GL
The cable endings look familiar so I'll go buy it around Xmas when I get my 360

The cable ends will look familiar (probably as they are exactly the same), it's the pin-outs that are important.

I would be very surprised however, as Yewen has said, if your Router wouldn't auto detect the device on the other end of the cable and re-configure it's pin-outs accordingly.

LadFromWales · 23 Nov 2006 at 01:39

Crossover cables are designed to be used for PC<->PC connectivity.

Patch (Straight) cables are designed to be used for PC<->Router connectivity

You cannot connect two PC's directly with a straight cable. EDIT: further inspection shows that 'some' newer network interfaces are also able to switch. cable switching is also part of the 1000BASE-T standard.

Some consumer routers and standalone switches are able to 'switch' a cross into a straight, the Linksys WRT* is one of them.

I just go for patch cables...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable

bledd · 23 Nov 2006 at 03:04

router -> pc/ps2/xbox or anything should be straight patch cable, no? :confused:

LadFromWales · 23 Nov 2006 at 03:18

Yep, use a straight network cable to hook up any networked devices. I have a few RJ45 couplers and some 6 inch long crossover cables lying around for the rare occasion where I need a crossover

PinkFloyd · 23 Nov 2006 at 03:36

bledd. said:
router -> pc/ps2/xbox or anything should be straight patch cable, no?

Yeh that's what I thought....
Don't you only need a crossover when going pc - pc for example?

Memphis · 23 Nov 2006 at 08:28

PinkFloyd said:
Yeh that's what I thought....
Don't you only need a crossover when going pc - pc for example?

Indeed, however as stated (multiple times now), most modern network cards (including those inside routers and most switched) will use a crossover cable as if it was a straight through patch cable.

PinkFloyd · 23 Nov 2006 at 08:40

Memphis said:
Indeed, however as stated (multiple times now), most modern network cards (including those inside routers and most switched) will use a crossover cable as if it was a straight through patch cable.

Yeh I was just stating that is the only time you need a crossover cable, rather than other times where it doesn't matter