"Andy Burns" <usenet.jan2008@adslpipe.co.uk> wrote in message
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> On 06/03/2008 10:28, Ivor Jones wrote:
>
>> You only need crossover cables when directly connecting two computers.
>
> Or two routers,
> or two switches,
> or a router and a switch
>
> (all of the above are assuming at least one of the devices does not have
> auto cross-over)

I have a cheap Conexant EpicRouter (badged Sweeks) that was supplied
with a straight cable, but all four ports only work when connected to
NICs using crossover cables. Never understood why.

--
Graham

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