Re: CAT5E Patch lead

In article <0e225bc14d.Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Martin Devon <martin.devon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> If connecting directly between RiscPC and router (not both into a hub
> or switch) you will need a crossover lead unless the router is
> auto-sensing. It probably isn't.

As Mike Gilbert has already said it probably IS.

I've lost track of how many items of network kit I've played around with in
the last few years but the last item I found that didn't do auto sensing of
the connection was a 6 year old fibre to UTP converter.

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