Update: This How-To was written for April Fools’ Day. It is not advised you attempt to make or even use this cable. The comments have made it very clear how dangerous to you and others using… ...

I'm not using a hub, simply a crossover cable, and that is probably the problem. I'm sure the crossover is okay, though, since it has worked before using Win <-> Win. <P>Pretty please, help?

This crossover cable is great for running power to a circuit disconnected from power. Maybe you are out of fuses, the breaker is broken or you just don’t want to go check the fuse box when there ...