[svlug] help transfering data over 1394 cable

[Daniel Gimpelevich]

On Wed, 07 May 2008 11:42:41 -0700, Rick Moen wrote:

> No, that's not the case.  Reference:  
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_cable  

Note how the page is marked as not citing references or sources. IME, what
it does mention of duplex is factually incorrect.

> I've been guilty of making two-pair crossover cables in the past, per
> the TIA/EIA T568A or T568B spec, but have cured that bad habit lately.
> You're right that two-pair crossover cables definitely would not do the
> trick.

That's why I said "wiring standard for crossover cables." Last I checked,
nobody sold ready-made GigE crossover cables; you have to make them
yourself, which is why I made the distinction between making one and using
one already made.