mac & pc network
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a cross-over cable is required for computer interface to computer interface connection.
a hub, router or switch can be used to eliminate the need for a cross-over cable.
furthermore, i've never heard of any software that effects cable pair order. regardless of ethernet standard used (a or b) for cable pairs, it is a physical assignment of pairs. it is not virtual, nor controlled by the pc in anyway. not without some form of hardware switcher in place to change pair order.
this isn't to say it can't be done. i'd love to see a link to a way to do it...but, in my tcp/ip experience it can't.
beyond that, in know some newer boxes have IEEE 1394 interfaces - this shows up in xp as a 1394 connection.
this allows for direct links between 1394 devices without the need for a cross-over cable.