[trialsboy50]

Ok, I'm a computer retard, but I have a router for my Cable modem. I'm looking to buy a new ethernet cable cheap on ebay, theres a few times, raw, patch and crossover? which kind do i want if im connecting it frmo my router to my labtop?

thanks
byron

 

[quadricolour]

Patch.

 

[trialsboy50]

are you sure? i bought a patch throught ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=51185&item=5753076891


and its not working, does the Cat5e classification have anything to do wiht it?

 

[quadricolour]

Yes I'm sure. Crossover cables have a very specific purpose - linking 2 NICs without the use of a hub or switch. Other than that, use patch. Cat5e is bw compatible.

 

[binary visions]

quadricolour is right on, and just FYI, "raw" cable is ethernet cable without the connectors on the ends. Requires a crimper tool and a couple connectors to make one.

 

[surfinguru]

Straight through, CAT5 patch cord is all you'll need from the router to your laptop.

 

[andym]

How long does the cable need to be? If your in the US PM me an address and I'll put you one in the mail.

The others are correct, you will need a straight patch cable. Crossover cables will work for connecting two NICs and some hubs or switches require crossover between them.

Just saw the one you bought on ebay, that should work fine.

 

[DHS]

holy crap i think i'll order some cable from there tooo