Cat5 cables, what do 'patch' and 'crossover' mean?

[pinkacidbootson]

I just want a cable to connect my Xbox 360 to the router, is a 10m patch cable the right one?

 

[A[L]C]

you'll need a crossover mate, if your connecting them directly, or patch cables if your going via a router/hub/switch....

 

[pinkacidbootson]

Thanks, I want a patch cable then.