Hi,

I think it will work!
but most new Ethernet switches and maybe new routers already have an
automatic uplink sensing support, where you can uplink two Ethernet
switches or routers using normal straight cable, no need for cross
cables any more.

Panda,

www.networkingland.com/dsl_vendors.htm


gene martinez wrote:
> "Matt" <crackers819903@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >i know i need a crossover cable - here's my question:
> >
> >since one can easily take a regular straight through patch cable and
> >turn it into a crossover cable, can i take such a cable, coupler, and
> >crossover cable to do this?
> >
> >in other words...plug straight through patch cable into uplink port on
> >router A, connect other end to coupler, other end of coupler to
> >crossover cable, then crossover cable into router B...will that work?
> >
>
> Yes. I think your looking to extend the cable by adding another one.
> As long as 1 cable is a cross-over it will work..