Tom's Hardware: Topic Crossover and Patch Cable
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Yes there is a difference.
Patch cables are also called straight or through cables which have the same wire configuration at both ends.
Crossover cables have differing ends.
Check out this link to make your own.
<A HREF="http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.asp" target="_new">http://www.lanshack.com/make-cat5E.asp</A>
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Sorry... Use Patch Cables.
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