unplugging lan computers

[Thudd]

I have 6 machines hooked to a router,cable moden, and switch. At times I
unplug 2 machines at the machines and use a cross over cable on these two.
Does it harm the computers to unplug and replug while running? The cards are
pci.

 

[Rob Schneider]

I have 6 machines hooked to a router,cable moden, and switch. At times I
unplug 2 machines at the machines and use a cross over cable on these two.
Does it harm the computers to unplug and replug while running? The cards are
pci.

no.

 

[Papa]

Other than wearing out the connectors if you do it too frequently, no.