Ethernet Cross Cable, connecting 2 Systems !!

Most of you will know this. But still it gave me a headache when trying to connect my 2 PCs. one running windows 2003 and another windows 2000. so for those who want to try out here is the simplified procedure.

best thing about crossover cable is you don't have to spend those extra 1000 bucks for a HUB, if you have to connect only 2 pcs. here is the pin config and required materials.

1. buy 2 RJ45 jacks (each will cost you Rs 2.50 in SJP road)

2. get a few metres of network cable ( i got 9 metres at 12.5 per metre)

3. Get a Crimping Tool if you can afford (will be little difficult and messy if you try
crimping the wires manually), again bought a good one for RS 400 :)

4. Ethernet Network cards on both PCs
You are ready

here is the pin config (Note: ** this is different from a straight through cable, used to connect to a HUB)

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RJ45-1 RJ45-2
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1 ---> 3
2 ---> 6
6 ---> 2
3 ---> 1


and connect the remaining 4,5,7,8 straight through. allthough these are not required.
after making sure the connections are ok (use a Multimeter !!) goto the local area connection settings in the control panel and click the tcp/ip protocol and select peoperties and give a random IPs on the 2 pcs and give a subnet mask and make sure subnet mask is same on both pcs.
well you are almost finished !!
ping the second PC now from first one and you should see the 4 packets reach successfully to the other :)


if it gives request timed out or any other error check the cables and jacks and also the tcp/ip settings