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Netoworking without a hub?
Name: Avun Date: August 28, 2004 at 08:38:13 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: 2.6 Ghz
Comment:
Is it possible to network two computers through a direct cable going from one network card to the other? And if so can I use a phone cord or do I need to get a networking cord?
Name: steigrafx Date: August 28, 2004 at 08:54:06 Pacific
Reply:
You can. You will need what's known as a CAT5 (ethernet) crossover cable -- not a regular cable, and certainly not a telephone cable.
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Response Number 2
Name: ghimpe-- Date: August 28, 2004 at 09:03:24 Pacific
Reply:
You could use a serial to serial or usb to usb cable, bit i highly recomand the ethernet cat5 crossover cable that Kevin mentioned, it provides much more speed and let's you with one more free serial/usb port ;))
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Response Number 3
Name: Mechanix2Go Date: August 28, 2004 at 12:14:14 Pacific
Reply:
If your network cards have coax connectors, you can use RG-58 cable and a T connector and 50 ohm load on each end.
M2
Mechanix2Go@Golden-Triangle.com
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Response Number 4
Name: heropsycho Date: August 28, 2004 at 21:42:33 Pacific
Reply:
Well, if you have a few bucks, why not get a switch or router instead of using crossover cable? Honestly, switches now run often times for $20, and routers a few dollars more after rebate.
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