GameLink™ X-Link Category 5 Ethernet Cable Extension?

[elnino2050]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

just buy a cheep cat-5 crossover cable!

[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...

[MikeMan91389]

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]

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