JM>I read sometime somewhere that I can link 2 computers via Ethernet and
JM>UTP cable.
JM>I was told that I need to change the wiring a bit like so:
JM>1  3
JM>2  6
JM>3  1
JM>6  2
JM>Are the above-mentioned wiring assignments correct?  If so, how much is
JM>the maximum length of the UTP cable (Cat-5)?
Yessir, your layout is correct and it'll work like a champ out to 100
meters (328ft.)
JM>Which view (below) of the RJ-45 connector will show me wire #1 on the
JM>foreground?
JM>   ..................              ....................
JM>A) ......................  B) .........................
JM>   ..  ..............              ................  ..
JM>    .  ........                           .........  .
JM>    ...........   ............
Pin #1 faces you in figure "A"
JM>If I switch to coax, what type of cable should I use?  Can I make the
JM>50-ohm terminators myself?  What materials do I need?
RG58A/U cable.  It's good to 185 meters (607ft).
You could prolly make you own telephone too, but WHY?
Hope this helps...
HTR
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