Network Card / Cable problem

[SideBurns28]

Tried two known working nic cards and a known working
patch cable yet WinXP doesn't detect that a cable is
attached. It's a fresh install.....any ideas??

Thanks

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

If you are trying to connect these PCs directly together, you need a
crossover cable.

 

[Guest]

Im using it to hook up to high speed internet, I need a
straight cable. I've tried hooking it through a router
and directly to cable modem. Still nothing.