Direct (same pinout on both ends) mapping cables were used for switch-to-PC connections, and crossover cables could be used to connect two PCs or switches directly.

If you're already familiar with cable wiring, you can skip to 1:45 to get right to the good stuff, namely how to build your own crossover cable from a regular ethernet cable, how to build a multi ...

Connecting two computers using a crossover ethernet cable is the safest and easiest way of transferring files, pictures, videos, and music. This data transfer creates a network for sharing data, and ...

The Disadvantages of Connecting Two Computers via a Crossover. Ethernet cables come in two types: straight through and crossover. Crossover cables flip the transmit and receive wire pairs from one ...

Sure, you can buy Ethernet cables from the store, but where's the fun in that? We'll show you how to make your own.

Is there some kind of software hack or auto-detect in the ethernet hardware that compensates for the normal cable? Would using a crossover cable make it faster?