Joining a Crossover Cable

I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my other
computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer closer when I
want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away, is it possible to
join two crossover cables together, using some sort of adapter, without
affecting the clarity of the connection. If so what type of adapter do I
need.

Thanks
John

"JF" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my other
>computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer closer when I
>want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away, is it possible to
>join two crossover cables together, using some sort of adapter, without
>affecting the clarity of the connection. If so what type of adapter do I
>need.
>
> Thanks
> John

Just buy a new 7-10m cat 5 cable and use that instead - or even a 7-10m
crossover (are you sure you want a crossover). Just seen an example on ebee
for £4.38 inc. postage (delivered to your door), there will be many, many
others (you could probably find one in a pretty colour too).

"JF" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my other
>computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer closer when I
>want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away, is it possible to
>join two crossover cables together, using some sort of adapter, without
>affecting the clarity of the connection. If so what type of adapter do I
>need.
>
> Thanks
> John

Er why not just a longer crossover cable

On Sun, 28 May 2006 20:44:39 +0000, JF wrote:

> I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my other
> computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer closer when I
> want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away, is it possible to
> join two crossover cables together, using some sort of adapter, without
> affecting the clarity of the connection. If so what type of adapter do I
> need.

To extend a crossover cable use a straight through RJ45 coupler (available
from Maplins and other places) and a straight through cable. You only want
one crossover in the run.

You *can* join two crossovers with a crossover coupler and end up with a
crossed cable (3 crossovers is the same as one). But unless you
have the two crossover cables already, this is a bit perverse.

As others have stated, your cheapest option is probably to buy a longer
crossover cable.

Regards, Ian

Ian Northeast wrote in message
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> On Sun, 28 May 2006 20:44:39 +0000, JF wrote:
>
>> I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my
>> other computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer
>> closer when I want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away,
>> is it possible to join two crossover cables together, using some
>> sort of adapter, without affecting the clarity of the connection. If
>> so what type of adapter do I need.
>
> To extend a crossover cable use a straight through RJ45 coupler
> (available from Maplins and other places) and a straight through
> cable. You only want one crossover in the run.
>
> You *can* join two crossovers with a crossover coupler and end up
> with a crossed cable (3 crossovers is the same as one). But unless you
> have the two crossover cables already, this is a bit perverse.
>
> As others have stated, your cheapest option is probably to buy a
> longer crossover cable.

If you extend a crossover cable with a non-crossover cable and a
straight-through connector, you still have a crossover cable, don't you?

Martin Underwood wrote:
> Ian Northeast wrote in message
> (E-Mail Removed):
>
>> On Sun, 28 May 2006 20:44:39 +0000, JF wrote:
>>
>>> I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my
>>> other computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer
>>> closer when I want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away,
>>> is it possible to join two crossover cables together, using some
>>> sort of adapter, without affecting the clarity of the connection. If
>>> so what type of adapter do I need.
>> To extend a crossover cable use a straight through RJ45 coupler
>> (available from Maplins and other places) and a straight through
>> cable. You only want one crossover in the run.
>>
>> You *can* join two crossovers with a crossover coupler and end up
>> with a crossed cable (3 crossovers is the same as one). But unless you
>> have the two crossover cables already, this is a bit perverse.
>>
>> As others have stated, your cheapest option is probably to buy a
>> longer crossover cable.
>
> If you extend a crossover cable with a non-crossover cable and a
> straight-through connector, you still have a crossover cable, don't you?
>
>
I have a 3m patch cable.If I buy the coupler, will the cable stil act as
a crossover

"JF" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Martin Underwood wrote:
> > Ian Northeast wrote in message
> > (E-Mail Removed):
> >
> >> On Sun, 28 May 2006 20:44:39 +0000, JF wrote:
> >>
> >>> I currently have a 5m Crossover cable which I use to network to my
> >>> other computer in another room. I am sick of moving the computer
> >>> closer when I want to use it(not that often). It is around 7m away,
> >>> is it possible to join two crossover cables together, using some
> >>> sort of adapter, without affecting the clarity of the connection. If
> >>> so what type of adapter do I need.
> >> To extend a crossover cable use a straight through RJ45 coupler
> >> (available from Maplins and other places) and a straight through
> >> cable. You only want one crossover in the run.
> >>
> >> You *can* join two crossovers with a crossover coupler and end up
> >> with a crossed cable (3 crossovers is the same as one). But unless you
> >> have the two crossover cables already, this is a bit perverse.
> >>
> >> As others have stated, your cheapest option is probably to buy a
> >> longer crossover cable.
> >
> > If you extend a crossover cable with a non-crossover cable and a
> > straight-through connector, you still have a crossover cable, don't you?
> >
> >
> I have a 3m patch cable.If I buy the coupler, will the cable stil act as
> a crossover
>

Yes.
Roddy

>>> As others have stated, your cheapest option is probably to buy a
>>> longer crossover cable.
>>
>> If you extend a crossover cable with a non-crossover cable and a
>> straight-through connector, you still have a crossover cable, don't you?
> I have a 3m patch cable.If I buy the coupler, will the cable stil act as a
> crossover

Yes.

[The crossover is still wired]

Don't forget to get a 'straight' coupler