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If you need to connect two computers together via their network connections, it isn't necessary to buy an expensive network hub. All that is needed is a passive CAT5 Crossover cable. The connections are quite simple: 


             N.B. Plugs viewed from pin side


     ----------        Connect pins         ----------
    |          |          1 to 1           |          |
    |          |          2 to 2           |          |
    |          |          3 to 7           |          |
    |          |          4 to 4           |          |
    |          |          5 to 5           |          |
    | !!!!!!!! |          6 to 8           | !!!!!!!! |
  1 | !!!!!!!! | 8        7 to 3         1 | !!!!!!!! | 8
     ----------           8 to 6            ----------

 

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