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Patch cables

Started by Xboxrox , Jul 08 2007 11:14 AM

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Xboxrox

Posted 08 July 2007 - 11:14 AM

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I need a 50' ethernet cable to network my Xbox and they run around 35-50 dollars. I found online though a 50' patch cable for a bit cheaper. So I was wondering if a patch cable can be used to connect something to the Internet or is it just for networking computers to each other.

And if a patch cable can be used to connect to the Internet, what is the difference between a standard ethernet cable and a patch cable.

Any info will be greatly appreciated, thanks

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dsenette

Posted 09 July 2007 - 08:26 AM

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.....a patch cable is a standard ethernet cable...they're the exact same thing just different names....you can't specifically use either to connect to the internet...but i assume you mean connect to your modem or router