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    What kind of cable do I need?

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      TCPMeta
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      I got all of the compatible hardware but to finish my project I need to know what kind of ethernet cable I should use. The system in question has three NICs. One used for WAN and the other two as LAN. I know the WAN uses straight but what about the two LAN connections, do I use crossover cables or straight?

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        GruensFroeschli
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        If you're using halfway up to date hardware it doesn't matter.
        You really have to go looking for hardware that doesn't support auto-MDIX ;)

        We do what we must, because we can.

        Asking questions the smart way: http://www.catb.org/esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

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          jasonlitka
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          I'm pretty sure it's a requirement for Gig-E hardware, so as long as you're using either a Gig-E NIC or switch it will figure it out.

          I can break anything.

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            TCPMeta
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            I'm using three Intel Pro/100M PCI NICs.

            Good to know. Guess I only need to buy one 100ft cable then.

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