Correction of URL (was RE: [lug] testing for straight versus cross-over patch cables?)

[D. Stimits]

Franklin Bowen wrote:
> http://ebille.cudenver.edu/temp/cables.html

I went to the above URL and the pictures and determined it was indeed a 
straight-through cable :)

Then I noticed it was only cat 5, not 5e :(

What the heck, 1 more patch cable.

D. Stimits, stimits AT idcomm.com

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> At 06:55 PM 8/11/2002 -0600, you wrote:
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>> Point your browser at this URL if you have any difficulty viewing the 
>> attachment:
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>> http://ebille/temp/cables.html - straight/cross-over cables
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>> Thanks,
>> Paul
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>> D. Stimits > I am not positive if it is cross-over or if it is 
>> straight-through. Is there a quick way to test it?
>> Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
>>
>> To tell whether your cables are straight-through or crossover, hold 
>> the ends of your cable side by side, with both spring clips facing down.
>>
>> Straight-through cables have the same order of wire colors in each 
>> tip, when held side by side.Most connections use a straight-through 
>> network cable.
>>
>> Crossover cables, on the other hand, show different wire colors when 
>> held side by side.
>>
>> If you are using homemade network cables instead of the store-bought 
>> variety, make sure that your RJ-45 ends are securely attached, and 
>> that your wires are properly pinned out according to the diagrams above.
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