What is the difference between a cross-over cable and an ethernet cable

What is the difference between a cross-over cable and an ethernet cable? Can I transfer mods through my xbox live ethernet cable?

 

http://www.cat-5-cable-company.com/faq-difference-between-patch-crossover.html

how are you connected to your xbox? router, directly, etc.

 

I am connected from my xbox to my router with an ethernet cable

 

I also am new to this so in need a very simple answer.

 

K, with a router you use a standard ethernet cable.

Only when connecting computer to computer or computer to xbox you need a crossover/patch cable.

 

I know I need a cross over cable now, but I need to know how to find one(ex. Best But, Circuit City, ect.). I also need help on how to connect it to my Xbox. Does it go in the exact spot where I hook my ethernet cable to for XBL?(the ethernet cable goes from my router to my Xbox) I am also scared about a huge price because right now I have to use a 50ft cable to reach my Xbox!

 

Yes same spot. If your using a router you use a standard ethernet cable.

Heres a tutorial on connecting, read it all.

http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/228294

Write back if you have any problems.

 

That's not true!!! You also need a crossover cable if you are planning on taking the wireless signal in through your laptop and outputting it to your xbox (ie supplying your xbox with wireless internet through your laptop)