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Direct connect with 2 computers

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Name: Chris (by Warden)
Date: March 23, 2005 at 06:36:49 Pacific
OS: windows xp pro
CPU/Ram: 512.0
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i have 2 computers with windows xp pro. one is compaq presario other is dell. i connected a cat5 cable to each network connection directly. will it work for communication between both?

Thank you for your help.



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Name: Curt R
Date: March 23, 2005 at 06:44:01 Pacific
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It will if the network cable you used is a crossover cable. If it's not, then it won't work.


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