Patch/Straight Or Crossover?

Ice Rich · 2 May 2008 at 08:49

Hi all, I have always been under the impression that a patch/straight cable sent data only 1 way whilst a crossover allowed both? So therefore always thought it better to buy crossover to make sure. I just went to buy another cable for xbox to router and it said (for this type of connection) i need a patch cable? Am i right in saying a crossover will always do what a straight cable does and more?

Ice Rich · 2 May 2008 at 11:33

Thanks for all replies guys

Seem like I was very wrong with my assumption of Crossover>all other RJ45 cables.

I'll work on this principle from now on - thanks Wardie:

Straight through = PC to Switch, PC to Hub, Xbox to Switch etc
Crossover = PC to PC, PC to Router, Router to Router

Also, just to confirm. Router - xbox should be crossover?

Ice Rich · 2 May 2008 at 12:00

Wardie said:
Well, what you're calling a router is probably a Switch/Router/Modem all in one jobbie yeah? If so, it's a straight through.

For a 'proper' router, you'd be correct....

Its a wireless router, modem connects to it.
I thought xbox would be classed the same as pc and therefore require a crossover? It definately need a straight?

Thanks

Ice Rich · 2 May 2008 at 12:25

Wardie said:
You're thinking is correct, Xbox is effectively a PC.

The thing is, most home routers etc and often a switch and a router in one box and you're actually connecting to a switch (if that makes sense).

Straight though dude

Awesome, think i understand now thanks

Just to confirm before I buy any more cables. All look ok?

Switch(my router) - xbox = straight
Switch - PC = straight
Modem - switch = straight?

Ice Rich · 2 May 2008 at 14:51

Thanks for all help guys,

One last question, is worth getting cat 5e or 6, 6e? Or does that not really apply to home networks?