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3 PC networking with hub
Name: suriya6in Date: January 23, 2005 at 23:35:53 Pacific OS: win 98 CPU/Ram: 64
Comment:
hi
I have a small existing 2 pc network with a cross over cable connected. If i want to connect one more pc to this network, what is the best method? I have a IBM stackable 16 port ethernet hub. Can i connect cat5 cable from hub to nic cards of each pc? will this make network between all 3 pc's?
Name: Curt R Date: January 24, 2005 at 04:18:35 Pacific
Reply:
Yes it will. Just remember, when you're not connecting directly from one NIC to another, you want to use regular network cables.
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Response Number 2
Name: OrionCA Date: January 26, 2005 at 15:54:23 Pacific
Reply:
The "best" way is to pick up a router and run all your PCs off this as clients. For a 2-3 PC network ICS works OK but once you start adding more PCs, printers, scanners, etc. it's easier to work with a router.
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