"Greg" wrote in message
news:l7WdnTIfkIfzhWjeRVn-pA@golden.net...
> Help....I currently run a computer through another computer using a
> crossover cable...It was a short term solution to my problem....Now I'm
> thinking long term and want to get a router....do I have to replace the 30
> feet of cable I have already run??? Is there adapters?? or can a router
> just be set up to understand?? Both computers are XP, router not yet
> purchased...and DSL if that is important........
>
> Thanks
>

Some routers will accept a regular or crossover cable and adjust as needed.
Some NICs will do the same.

Is it trial and error or is there a brand I should be looking for??? Or
something on the box to let me know??? I hate trusting the guy at the desk,
The guy at
radio shack ( it was handy) said no, but I don't even think he heard the
question...


"Mark A" wrote in message
news:4oWdndZuo4BkuWjeRVn-gQ@comcast.com...
> "Greg" wrote in message
> news:l7WdnTIfkIfzhWjeRVn-pA@golden.net...
>> Help....I currently run a computer through another computer using a
>> crossover cable...It was a short term solution to my problem....Now I'm
>> thinking long term and want to get a router....do I have to replace the
>> 30 feet of cable I have already run??? Is there adapters?? or can a
>> router just be set up to understand?? Both computers are XP, router not
>> yet purchased...and DSL if that is important........
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
> Some routers will accept a regular or crossover cable and adjust as
> needed. Some NICs will do the same.
>

"Greg" wrote in message
news:l7WdnTIfkIfzhWjeRVn-pA@golden.net...
> Help....I currently run a computer through another computer using a
> crossover cable...It was a short term solution to my problem....Now I'm
> thinking long term and want to get a router....do I have to replace the 30
> feet of cable I have already run??? Is there adapters?? or can a router
> just be set up to understand?? Both computers are XP, router not yet
> purchased...and DSL if that is important........
>
> Thanks

Leave the cable in place, just replace one of the RJ-45 connectors. When
you wire the new connector, make it match the one at the other end. That
will give you a straight through cable.