I realize that from computer to computer you need a crossover cable and that from router to computer you need a crossover cable. So i know in my dorm room i have a ethernet jack coming from the wall. If i want to connect a router do i have to connect a crossover cable or can i just use a normal ethernet cable to hook up the router. The reason i would like to do this is for wireless internet in my room. thanks
2007-07-02 11:28:12 · 6 answers · asked by x000794293 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Attach a patch cable from the jack to your router you should be fine.
2007-07-02 11:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a normal Ethernet cable, the crossover cables are to directly connect two computers together, without a router or switch.
PS, change the default password, in your router.
2007-07-02 11:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use the regular ethernet cable to hook up the router.
2007-07-02 11:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by herg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cross-over cables are only for connecting pc to pc. To connect a router to an ehternet system you should use a straight cable as the router will have auto-detect for cable layout and cross-over may confuse it.
2007-07-02 11:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is going to artwork even nonetheless it might run slower tried it with my ps3 .I advise you plug it in promptly or purchase a NETGEAR N200 instantaneous router.(tip) i might open up notice pad and ask your self in a lot of of random letters and numbers for a password and save it.
2016-12-08 22:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by behl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Ethernet hooks up to your external modem if you have one and it hooks up to a television cable and that is how you get on line.
2007-07-02 11:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋