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15m Cat 6 Crossover Cable $2 C&C @ Dick Smith

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15m Cat 6 Crossover Cable $2 C&C @ Dick Smith
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lyl on 15/02/2016 - 13:52 dicksmith.com.au (2730 clicks)
Last edited 15/02/2016 - 14:17 by 1 other user

Never have I ever seen a 15m cat6 cable this cheap, enjoy :)

Was only bothered finding stock for NSW:

Stock I found:

NSW: Leichhardt, Chullora, Penrith, Windsor, Top Ryde, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay, Glendale, Orange, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Grafton, Wagga Wagga, Albury
VIC: Shepparton, Echuca, Craigieburn, Taralgon, Eastlands, Doncaster, Prahran, Broadmeadows, Airport West, Swan Hill, Traralgon
QLD: Robina, Tweet Heads, Stafford City, North Lakes, Noosa, Rockhampton Stockland, Mackay Canelands, Airlie Beach
TAS: Burnie, Hobart
SA: Churchill (Kilburn), Golden Grove

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  • Make it so on 15/02/2016 - 13:54
    +3

    For people who are not aware: this can not be used as normal network cable; it is meant to connect a computer directly to another computer without a switch/hub/router in between.

    • sween64 on 15/02/2016 - 14:04
      +7

      If you could be bothered to rewire the heads you could change it to a network cable.

    • IJustKnowStuff on 15/02/2016 - 14:05
      +32

      Don't most routers just autosense? I've never had one at home that doesn't. And I've had a lot. Netgear, Billion, TP-Link, Netcomm, Buffalo.

      • SilentBob on 15/02/2016 - 15:02
        +2

        Yeah pretty sure they do thesedays.

      • nathand on 15/02/2016 - 15:37
        +1

        What is this witchcraft? Burn them!!

        Autosense FTW.

      • Minotaur on 16/02/2016 - 12:13
        +1

        Gigabit ports autosense as part of the standard, 10/100MBit ports may not.

    • Jamiea on 15/02/2016 - 14:05
      +24

      Wouldn't modern switches just detect it's a crossover and then treat it like a standard network cable?

    • IJustKnowStuff on 15/02/2016 - 14:12
      +6

      You might want to change your comment, since it's kind of incorrect. You're making is sound like it won't work, when 99% of routers will work fine. And anyone getting this for serious networking reasons will already know if it won't work with their system (Or it's at least a very cheap lesson to learn)

      • Make it so on 15/02/2016 - 14:34
        +5

        Wasn't aware of the crossover detection. Just wanted to avoid people buying something and scratching their heads why it wouldn't work. I am fairly certain there are still plenty of scenario's where a cable like this may cause issues.
        Can't edit my comment because editing is disabled after people respond.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 15/02/2016 - 14:59
          -3

          There is not "plenty of scenario's where a cable like this may cause issues" all modern networking devices auto sense :-P

          Know what your talking about first

        • bargainhunter on 15/02/2016 - 15:17
          +17

          @marchi:

          Know what you're talking about first

        • Abaddon on 16/02/2016 - 10:40
          +2

          @bargainhunter: You missed "There are not plenty"

    • gstfree on 15/02/2016 - 14:31
      +2

      I think it's true at command and conquer time.

      Nowadays routers can auto dedect the crossings.

      • Make it so on 15/02/2016 - 14:39

        My employment in IT pre-dates Command-and-conquer. My first-ever task was to detangle a switchboard :)
        I still would be cautious with how/where a X-over cable is used though. It may not work as desired in all scenarios.

        • alucards454 on 15/02/2016 - 18:25
          +1

          You might want to modernise your IT skills, champ.

        • ZeDestructor on 16/02/2016 - 04:31
          +1

          Auto-MDI/X (auto cable detection + correction for whatever cable type) has been mandatory since gigabit ethernet was introduced and popular on 10/100 controllers for even longer. You need to modernise your networking knowledge, stat.

      • yacman on 15/02/2016 - 14:52

        Thanks for the heads up about this, I almost didn't buy one under the assumption it was only for PC to PC, but have a gigabit router that's only a few months old, should be perfect to run the cable to my android box next to my TV :)

      • aussieprepper on 15/02/2016 - 17:58
        +4

        C&C
        Red alert
        Carmageddon
        Quake
        duke nukem
        wolfenstein

        yes please!

        • FabMan on 16/02/2016 - 13:09

          GTA
          Warcraft
          Doom
          Descent

    • EightImmortals on 15/02/2016 - 15:10

      Crossover and regular cables have been interchangeable for years. Any bit of modern gear should autodetect.

    • samfisher5986 on 15/02/2016 - 15:17
      +8

      I can't believe this has 8 upvotes.

      Even a decade ago you would struggle to find something that was not auto sensing.

      If you purchased this and it didn't work, you should be replacing whatever the thing is you plugged it into.

      • IJustKnowStuff on 16/02/2016 - 12:41

        And I was previously wondering how the Libs got in…..I think I can now see why.

      • grb1234 on 16/02/2016 - 15:45

        … except if that something is a (passive) PoE powered device, which are very much modern, and will probably go bang if you use a crossover cable.

        • samfisher5986 on 16/02/2016 - 16:10

          Any modern device that powers or injects POE will only output the required amount of power if the conditions are correct.

          Nothing should go bang.

        • grb1234 on 18/02/2016 - 16:49

          @samfisher5986: That's not how passive PoE works.

          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet#Passive

        • samfisher5986 on 18/02/2016 - 21:55

          @grb1234:

          I literally have a POE injector in front of me that automatically senses if the device requires power and how much it needs.

          This is why I can plug it into devices that do not need POE and they keep working.

        • grb1234 on 19/02/2016 - 14:39

          @samfisher5986: Right, that is 802.3af/at. Not the same as passive, which supplies power at all times.

        • samfisher5986 on 19/02/2016 - 14:53

          @grb1234:

          The point still stands which is all that matters.

    • DreadEmperor on 15/02/2016 - 19:39

      Requiring use of patch and crossover where applicable has been a non-issue for well over a decade.

      Even the cheapest of hardware have autosense these days, mix and match to your heart's content.

    • roh008 on 23/02/2016 - 08:42

      I thought the days of crossover cables were long gone! I'd be surprised if this didn't work via a hub OR direct connection?

  • spackbace on 15/02/2016 - 13:55

    Sold out across WA

  • cooperdog on 15/02/2016 - 13:59

    Stafford City in Brisbane has stock, thats it.

    • IJustKnowStuff on 15/02/2016 - 14:14

      Got two. (Yes I need them)

    • kudoz on 15/02/2016 - 15:37

      Looks like there's none left at Stafford City now…

    • brissarie on 15/02/2016 - 16:04

      Went to stafford city and none was on the shelf but about 8 or 9 boxes were behind the cashier. They were bought by 'someone', the staff told me….

  • scrimshaw on 15/02/2016 - 14:03
    +5

    Most (all?) current devices have have implemented ethernet auto mdix. For the 99% of computers out there, you most probably won't ever need such a cable. A straight through cable will work.

  • Sarge2401 on 15/02/2016 - 14:10

    Noosa on the Sunshine Coast is the only one.

  • magic8ballgag on 15/02/2016 - 14:11
    +1

    Good luck finding local stock.

    • shapers on 15/02/2016 - 14:16
      -1

      There were lots near me when the deal was posted, been cleared out pretty quick though. i got the last 2 from my local

  • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2016 - 14:30
    -1

    Get ready to get dicked folks…

  • Clear on 15/02/2016 - 14:30

    Thanks. Grabbed a couple.

    • montorola on 15/02/2016 - 14:55

      Did you pay for it though?

      • Clear on 16/02/2016 - 08:53
        +3

        I left a gift card on the counter.

        • scrimshaw on 16/02/2016 - 12:12
          +2

          I left a tied up and gagged Anchorage Capital employee on the counter and they took it as payment.

          Not sure what they want to do with him, maybe keep him as a slave behind the counter? Who knows.

  • abacus on 15/02/2016 - 14:35

    Nothing in Melbourne?

  • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2016 - 14:36
    +1

    Regardless 15m of cat 6 for $2 is good, got my mini man cave network are you all I need is this and I'm set.

    • damoo on 15/02/2016 - 14:52
      +4

      Is it a regular sized cave for mini men?

      Or a mini sized cave for regular men?

      • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2016 - 22:35

        Pretty decent size, it's my nerd cave as the wife calls it but then a few meters away there is my garage. :)

  • montorola on 15/02/2016 - 14:55
    +2

    Thanks OP, I'll crossover to my nearest DSE after work

  • Splashtash on 15/02/2016 - 14:59
    +2

    i remember buying 10 of these 3 years ago for $1 each

  • whats up skip on 15/02/2016 - 15:03

    Damm I was in Robina yesterday and I couldn't see anything worth getting. They only have one left. Bought it, chances are I will forget to pick it up as I don't go there very often. :(

    • montorola on 15/02/2016 - 15:18

      It's alright, let me know the order number and I'll pick it up ;)

  • cwongtech on 15/02/2016 - 15:27

    What happens if they have none for local pickup? (this has happened to me before receivership happened)
    Will there be refunds or no?

    • shapers on 15/02/2016 - 15:33

      Yes, i got a call from dick smith today about a different item not being in stock, he said he'll refund it no problems.
      If not paypal dispute it

  • lonewolf on 15/02/2016 - 15:46

    Doesnt seem available anywhere. No matter what suburb i try, it doesnt let me even pick a far away suburb or destination. Strange, it just says none.

  • elcheapodeniro on 15/02/2016 - 15:49

    Thanks - just ordered.
    Mobile site shows no stock, but full site worked.

  • malouphix on 15/02/2016 - 16:07
    +1

    Good for tying shit to your trailer.

  • dosada on 15/02/2016 - 16:21

    Two shops in Tassy have stock, didn't even think there are that many DS down there.

    • Clear on 16/02/2016 - 08:54

      There are 7…

  • BargainKen on 15/02/2016 - 16:29
    +2

    $2 is about the most I'm comfortable spending at DSE these days..

  • UFO on 15/02/2016 - 17:18
    -6

    I'M SHOCKED!!!! I just can't believe it. The surprise is truly shocking to say the least.

    NO STOCK in any ACT store.

    I'm speechless.

    (more so that I even bothered to waste my time checking, knowing full well that stock is never available for decent deals like this locally)

    No wonder they went broke… good riddance.

    • Jayskies on 15/02/2016 - 17:31
      +3

      Alright drama queen, ever thought this might be a clearance line, thus low stock?

      • UFO on 15/02/2016 - 21:11
        -2

        No need for name calling just because you dont agree with me.

        I cant remember the last time I was able to source ANY stock from Dick Smith when they advertise 'clearance items' like this.
        It's either bait advertising with ridiculously low quantities, or staff horde the sale items for themselves.

        Seriously… in the last year alone here in ACT at least, stock quantities havent just been low, they've been non-existent.

        • Jayskies on 16/02/2016 - 06:09
          +1

          But…they're not advertising it, so it cannot be bait. Also, the Receivership has raised the issue of major stock problems within the business, so not finding the stock you want locally, that's to be expected no?

        • Jayskies on 16/02/2016 - 07:35

          I have it on good word the closest store to Canberra with stock is Wagga Wagga with 2-5 units

        • UFO on 16/02/2016 - 09:11

          @Jayskies:

          Wagga is 260km away, that's convenient :). Demonstrates how little stock they have in the Canberra region… none.

          And of course they are advertising it… they are making it "available" on their website, and drawing people to the website because of it (it drew me!).

          And again, the fact that the Receivership even mentioned stock issues as a contributing factor only serves to back up my original notion that stock was more than likely never available (or at such low levels that most customers would never be able to purchase it). And no, I shouldn't "expect it" because if it was a noted problem you'd think they would have addressed it to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

          The Dick Smith retail chain is a failed enterprise that deserves what's currently happening to it. I'm obviously not the only customer disappointed with them, hence their failure.

          But I digress… it's obvious we don't agree.

          I look forward to their closure.

        • lonewolf on 16/02/2016 - 11:09
          +1

          @UFO:

          I agree with you, I searched inner west, northern suburbs, south west etc and still could not find a single store with stock….I wonder if the 93 positive votes are people who found stock.

        • spackbace on 16/02/2016 - 13:00
          -1

          @UFO:

          WA is far…far bigger than ACT in case you haven't noticed lately, and there's no stock here. But as said, it's a clearance item for an Australia-wide store. There's really no need to kick up a stink about stock levels.

        • UFO on 16/02/2016 - 13:24
          -1

          @Spackbace:

          Who cares about WA? Of course I haven't noticed… no one notices. Just secede already :).

        • spackbace on 16/02/2016 - 13:27
          +1

          @UFO:

          Oh the irony…

        • UFO on 16/02/2016 - 13:29

          @Spackbace:

          :)

          ACT is the capital that no one cares about. WA is the rich uncle that everyone hates, but sucks up to because $$$.

  • ahly92 on 15/02/2016 - 18:21
    +5

    Thanks Christmas gifts for the kids sorted…

    cuts the wire into 5 * 3 meter wires= 5 skipping ropes

  • frazel on 15/02/2016 - 18:32

    none in Gold Coast

  • frazel on 15/02/2016 - 19:21

    It says max number per order is 5. Anyone tried just submitting multiple orders???

    Did you get the stuff or did they stop you when you went to pick it up?

  • HoracePinker on 15/02/2016 - 21:08

    The copper in this cable would be worth more than $2 if your time extracting the copper is worth nothing you could make enough money for a packet of eneloops or a torch for the less enthusiastic

  • lj87 on 15/02/2016 - 22:07

    Grabbed a few - paid with PayPal just in case :). Thanks OP - miles cheaper than when I last bought Cables (from bunnings).

  • malouphix on 26/02/2016 - 12:12

    This is $1.40 now.

  • elcheapodeniro on 26/03/2016 - 13:46

    $0.50 in store today…

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