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Question: I would like to connect my GameCube console to my computer. I know that for this I would need a crossover cable. Will the following configuration work:
- 2nd NIC card on my computer to the wall jack (straight though cable)
- Straight through cable from the wall jack in computer room to the wall jack in living room
- Cross-over cable from the wall jack in living room to the GameCube broad band adapter

Alternatively, can I do that with some kind of switch, ex. cable from computer to the switch, cable from console to the switch. What hardware would I require, considering that I am on a rather limited budget?

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You may place crossower cable anywhere you want. You dont need a switch if you are on limited budget.

Cross Straight Straight
PC---------------Wall-----------------------------------------Wall-----------Gamecube

Straight Cross Straight
PC---------------Wall-----------------------------------------Wall-----------Gamecube

Straight Straight Cross
PC---------------Wall-----------------------------------------Wall-----------Gamecube

Cross
PC------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gamecube

Crossover cable is not a special cable. Difference is below

RJ 45 Connectors and colored wires in CAT5 Cable
Crossover Cable Straight Cable
One End Other End One End Other end
1 3 1 1
2 6 2 2
3 1 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 2 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8

Color pairs matches in both ends(RJ45 Connectors) of a straight cable. But crossover not.