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networking 2 computers
Name: ben_grim001 Date: November 2, 2004 at 06:49:05 Pacific OS: XP professional CPU/Ram: 2.8/512
Comment:
hey i am trying to network 2 computers up and i need some help. i tried this once but i failed, this is what i did...
i conected both pcs together using a 15M ethernet wire, one end plugged into an onboard net card in my new pc and the other plugged into the netcard in my old pc.
i also have a USB wire going from my old pc to my WEBSTAR modem
i heard all i had to do now is go to control panel and follow the network wizard instruction but it didnt work
i dont particularly want to buy a router because i will be using the new one for gaming and i heard routers block out gaming or something
Name: zoddy Date: November 2, 2004 at 10:17:12 Pacific
Reply:
get a broadband router. with proper configuration, it will work with your games.
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Response Number 2
Name: mrnkar Date: November 2, 2004 at 13:00:12 Pacific
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Try using a proxy programe like PPPshare or AnalogX both are free. Do a search in Goggle to find website to download. They giveeasy instructions on how to set up both computers to work together. Ricky
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Response Number 3
Name: al743 Date: November 2, 2004 at 15:18:23 Pacific
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are you using a crossover cable? you need one of those not a straight thru cable, Al
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Response Number 4
Name: Saint Date: November 2, 2004 at 22:12:44 Pacific
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I agree with A1, you need a crossover cable...or you can make it yourself. Or, just use a cheap linksys 5 port switch. These are super cheap now, and will connect up your pc's, as well as your internet, giving all pc access to the net.
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