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If you plug :

 computer <-->  computer, you need a cross over.  

If you go:

 computer <--> switch/hub <--> computer

then you use regular cat5e.



Thus spake Jim Seymour (bluejay at speedfactory.net):

> Hi All,
> 
> I am setting my Linux box up as a router for a dsl connection. At
> present a Windows XP box is all that will be connected to it. I have not
> been able to locate a definite answer as to whether I have to use a
> crossover cable to connect them or if I can use regular CAT 5e. At
> present the windows box says the cable is disconnected (not true). I
> just wanted some feedback before I plopped down the money for a
> crossover. This is my very first venture down the path of networking.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jim Seymour
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