2006-07-02 20:58:10 · 10 answers · asked by jetman36jr 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The simplest way is to a get a cross-over ethernet cable and connect them back to back. An alternate way is to get a hub/switch which should be less than 400Rs and two crimped cables to connect both the computers to the hub/switch. The advantage of hub is that, you can add more computers later. With crossover, you are limited to only two computers.
In windows, cross over works just fine. In Unix flavors, you may have to setup some networking configuration files if it does not work on the first go.
2006-07-02 21:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by radusdirect 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most of the others are right. In order to connect two computers together with nothing but a single cable, you must have a crossover cable.
Crossover cables are required if you're not using a hub, switch, or router inbetween.
There are ways of getting it to work with a regular cable, but the easiest and cheapest way is to just go out and buy a crossover cable.
2006-07-03 01:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by The Psycho 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply plug a cat 5 or cat 6 cable into a the lan port on each computer. Then run network setup wizard in control panet to set up your new home network. You only need a router if you want to tie more than 2 computers together.
You don't need any type of crossover anything, just a simple CAT5 network cable.
2006-07-02 21:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by fusuikan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-14 02:01:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You need a crossover cable (2 wires in the cable are crossed).
Try this site:
http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm
2006-07-02 21:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you must use a crossover cable not a patch cable this allows you to bypass the modem
2006-07-02 21:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, You can..
You can make a LapLink Cable. You can connect it through the printer port of two computers.
2006-07-02 21:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by vash_stampede362 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont make an ethernet crossover cable.. just go buy one they not much.!!!! been there.. it'll work.. but if you want it fast and not have'n any ghetto shorts later.. or you myte do it and waste an e-cord..
2006-07-02 21:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by needsumBRAiNz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply you need a wire with CROSS CABLE Connecters and 2 LAN CARDS ... just put them in your comuter
and RUN NETWORK WIZRED :) its will start working :)
than shair file and folder and ENJOY
2006-07-02 21:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I am not sure how but it can be done
2006-07-02 21:02:09 · answer #10 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋