[NTLUG:Discuss] cat 5 cable crossover and straight through

[Chris Cox]

m m wrote:
> I have another question here. please help.
>  
> What kind of cat 5 cable (crossover or straight through) should  I use for 
>  
> 1. cable modem to Linux box --router (a computer NIC eth0)

straight

> 2. cable modem to linksys wirwless router

straight

> 3. switch to switch

cross or straight, depends on the switches, cross
almost always works if using the linking ports

My router is plugged with a straight to a normal
port of my wireless router (acting as a bridge).

This is certainly one where reading up a bit
matters (reading the switch docs).

> 4. linux box --router (a computer NIC eth1) to switch

straight

> 5. cable modom to UPS

???, probably straight

> 6 UPS to Linux box --router (a computer NIC eth0)

straight

And if all is gigabit, it doesn't matter.  Even a
computer to computer can use a simple straight.  It's
part of the spec.