[pchelpers] Re: need simple way to internet connect Windows 95 and XP systems.

Straight cable for the router.  That is right.  Sometimes, note
'Sometimes'...you need a crossover cable for a broadband modem to go to the
router.  But mostly, if you have a router, you use straight cable.

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel Lemmon" <nigel.lemmon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

>
> So, do you need a crossover cable or a straight cable for the router???
> You certainly need a crossover cable if you are only connecting 2
computers
> together but I thought a router was a bit like a hub or a switch in that
you
> use a straight cable between the device (router, switch, etc) and each
> computer.
>
> Nigel

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