Setup B: DSL MODEM (USB)

Kai Beginner Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 3

I have a question about this possible set up. I have the following:

1. PS2 w/ Network Adapter
2. USB Cable
3. USB/Ethernet DSL Modem (Verizon)
4. Regular Cat5 Cable

But in the recommended set up (picture on the website) it states and shows that I need a CROSS-OVER CAT5 CABLE to connect from my computer to my PS2 while at the same time connecting my computer to the DSL Modem via USB. Is there a difference between a regular Cat5 cable and a Cross-Over Cat5 Cable? If so where can I buy a Cross-Over Cat5 Cable? I have looked for some on E-bay but no luck. Thank you.

Kai Spammer Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 8681

Yes there is a huge difference but they look exactly identical cept for what they do. any place selling pc parts or pcs should have it ...Radio shack bestbuy compusa staples etc. Smile

Kai Beginner Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Posts: 3

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2285365&cp=&origkw=cat5+crossover&kw=cat5+crossover&parentPage=search

Notice how it says Cat5e cross over? is there a difference between cat5 and cat5e? or should I buy this one?

Team XLink Administrator Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Posts: 5024

kjao87 wrote:

Notice how it says Cat5e cross over? is there a difference between cat5 and cat5e? or should I buy this one?

That's fine. 5e is technically better than 5 but it makes no difference for Xbox.