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Name: terrabyte Date: February 27, 2004 at 22:59:55 Pacific OS: Win 98 (original) CPU/Ram: P2 400mhz 256mb
Comment:
Can I use 2 network adapters in 1 pc and have 2 other computers connected to it, if it's running win 98 (original), if it can't can I install windows XP pro or will I need a switch/router.
Name: kkyolpep Date: February 28, 2004 at 00:18:57 Pacific
Reply:
Yes you can. It would be a total of 4 NIC cards to get the three computers hooded together. You only need a router if you have high speed internet and you want to share it. The router also has some options, but for you it sounds that the network cards will work fine. And if you can you might as well install XP because networking with XP is a whole lot easier than 98. Just my two cents.
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Response Number 2
Name: dragonbate Date: February 28, 2004 at 09:27:52 Pacific
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I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish with this setup. I've heard of problems if you dont use two different types of nics. It would be easier to use a hub/switch? Jim
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Response Number 3
Name: terrabyte Date: February 28, 2004 at 13:19:14 Pacific
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I really don't have any money to buy one with. Suppose i'll have to start saving.
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Response Number 4
Name: stevem1 Date: February 29, 2004 at 09:02:05 Pacific
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sometimes with more than one NIC installed you have conflicts between them. My guess would be if you use one brand and model it would reduce the chance of these conflicts-but it's only a guess. The hub/router setup with a NIC in each PC is probably the most problemfree way to go. With one PC hooked to all others you'll also need crossover cables rather than standard ethernet cables.
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Response Number 5
Name: alec brite Date: March 2, 2004 at 17:00:11 Pacific
Reply:
I agree, forget the whole crazy 3 network card scheme and get a router(NOT a hub!).
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