On 1 Feb 2004 11:39:02 -0800, linuxquestion@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> Yes, this is the case. What is the difference/advantage of using a
> crossover cable?


You need a regular cable for nic to hub/switch/router/cable modem.

You need a crossover when you go from nic to nic.
The crossover cable crosses tx wires to connect to rx and rx to tx
pins.