What kind of ethernet cabling will I need to connect two computers with 10/100 NICs? Will I need cat5 or crossover cabling?
Also, will I need a hub or other extra equipment, or can I simply make a direct connection?
2006-07-14 13:12:00 · 7 answers · asked by matthewherch 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
CAT5 is not a specification for a type of network cable. It is a specification for the quality of the wires in the cable only.
You can use CAT5 wire to make a "straight through" or "crossover" cable both.
The only way to make a direct connection is with a "crossover" cable.
If you ever want to share a broadband internet connection though, buying a router now would make sense.
2006-07-14 13:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fact, almost all cables for PC are cat5, the difference is only due to the equipment. For example, if you want connect 2 computers without other devices such as a hub or a router, then you MUST make a crossover cable (one end using T568A and the other using T568B) so that they will both work properly. But as you use a hub or a router, you will just need a normal cable which directly connects them and they certainly work. In a word, the principle is: Crossover when same device and Direct while different.
OK, wish you success.
2006-07-14 13:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you JUST want to connect two computers using the Ethernet cards, then you need the crossover cable. As mentioned, Cat5 is a measure of quality, and you're unlikely to find anything less in a pre-made cable. It's also best if the two computers are running similar versions of Windows. Win98 and WinXP don't like to communicate very well, for instance.
2006-07-14 15:02:22 · answer #3 · answered by Raffy_AdAstra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cable you have said is correct for pc to pc connection you only need a hub if you connect 3 computers or more and remember a workgroup only supports 10 computers and a domain support millions you need Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2003 Server for this. You can easily make a direct connection to just one computer just make sure both have an ethernet card.
2006-07-14 13:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Darian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need a normal cat5 cable.
(no extra equipment needed to connect only 2 pcs)
2006-07-14 13:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by VzjrZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll choose a VGA cable. maximum likely VGA. Your laptop likely has somewhat port on it that that appears like a tiny video show cable (and is likely blue in colour) (appears like somewhat trapezoid with a set of holes in it) it is geared up that you've a extra moderen television (which must have a similar port on it) also prefer to hook the laptop as a lot as audio device, or get an audio cable and hook it as a lot because the aux audio in on your television. desire this helps!
2016-11-06 09:34:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of internet connection you have? is it dial up connection? or wireless connection?
2006-07-14 13:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by damongligaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋