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elnino2050
12-30-2003, 04:10 PM
I just bought the GameLink™ X-Link Category 5 Ethernet Cable yesterday thinking it would be long enough, but I thought wrong. So I was wondering if anyone knew of an extension cable for this cable or maybe a different cable that already comes longer? By the way it is a 10 ft cable. Any help you can offer me will be appreciated.

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Thanks,
Taylor Leach

Yankeez
12-30-2003, 04:42 PM
they have small converter that u can plug it into and it spread it into 2 cat -5 cables or u can get a single check ur local radio shack or something

Zion
12-30-2003, 07:43 PM
Any standard Ethernet Cat-5 crossover cable will work, that's all the system link cable is. You can get them up to around 300 feet if you need. Check CompUSA or any computer store.

elnino2050
12-31-2003, 09:25 AM
I read some where you can make your own, is that true? And if so how easy would it be for me to do that and where would I get the supplies?

dances with broom sticks
12-31-2003, 10:06 AM
Originally posted by elnino2050
I read some where you can make your own, is that true? And if so how easy would it be for me to do that and where would I get the supplies?

Its true to an extent. You buy a bulk amount of the wire, and you put the ends on. Its is fairly easy once you know how. If you only need 1 peice of wire though, it would not be cheaper.

You need to buy a tool to clamp the ends on (maybe $10) and at least 2 ends ($.50 - $1) then the bulk cable. If you plan on needing alot, this is the best way to do it, or if you need a large length, this is also usually the method of choice.

Spaztic
12-31-2003, 12:50 PM
just buy a cheep cat-5 crossover cable!

elnino2050
01-01-2004, 01:11 AM
Would this be the same thing Belkin CAT5e RJ-45M to RJ-45M Cross-Over 25' UTP Cable Yellow? Its only 11 bucks for 25 feet of it...

MikeMan91389
01-01-2004, 07:37 AM
i believe so, but dont trust me! heh... i just had someone make me a 75 ft cat 5 eth. cable... they gave me an okay deal.. 11 bux... not bad considering they charged most about 30 bux :)

dances with broom sticks
01-01-2004, 02:23 PM
Originally posted by elnino2050
Would this be the same thing Belkin CAT5e RJ-45M to RJ-45M Cross-Over 25' UTP Cable Yellow? Its only 11 bucks for 25 feet of it...

yup, same cable