Can two computers be connected by cable,?

Question

I was thinking of connecting two computers by a cable not exceeding 6 metres, so that I can use the other one as well especially the internet ?

Answer 1

Yes they can. But it requires a particular cable. this cable is called a crossover cable.

Answer 2

You can connect the two computers using a crossover cable, such as this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812117815

You can find them at your local computer store as well.

Or you can connect the two computers via a network hub and use regular ethernet cables.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7169262&st=hub&type=product&id=1110266457493

In addition to using a crossover cable or a network hub, you'll also have to make sure your computer has two network cards installed. You can check by looking in the back of your computer. They're also referred to as ethernet cards.

After you get the two computers hooked up, you can read this website for more information on how to share the internet connection with Windows.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

THE EASIER WAY

The easiest way to share your Internet connection is with a router. With a router, all you need are a couple of ethernet/network/rj45 cables and the router itself. Routers can often be had for nothing (free after rebates), but even without rebates you can find one for $20.

If you use a dial-up internet connection, then you're out of luck because a router won't help you and you'll have to use the above method.

Routers:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833156001

If you can, go with a router.. it'll save you alot of headache.

Answer 3

Yes you need a cross over cable also know as a CAT cable
when you get one you asign both computer the same work group name you should assign then
first computer
ip 192.168.100.1
subnet mask of 225.225.255.0
second
ip 192.168.100.2
subnet 225.225.225.0
restart and evry thing should be fine
go to control panel network places and you should see both PCs
then drag and drop

yeah 2 points

Answer 4

Its a cat 5 crossover cable and the colours are differnt on each end.
You just need to buy a cheap network card for the second computer or buy a router and a network card.

Answer 5

An ethernet crossover cable or, on older machines, a 9 pin serial cable.

Answer 6

you could try setting up a home network but youll need network cards for that, if you just want to transfer files you could use a printer cable and set up a serial connection, or if you have broadband some isps let you connect both computers at once, ive never tried that though so i dont know how it works

Answer 7

You would need what they provider calls a Modem Router that you can connect several computers to the Internet via cable or wireless (you need compatible cards and wireless hardware)
You can also upgrade your computers to wireless technology that way you can move your computers around the house without wires.
Hope that proved useful
Laura

Answer 8

If both have a network card use an RJ45 crossover cable, my two pc's share an internet connection no problem.If you run XP on both pc's it is easy to set up the network, you can even set them up if one is running XP and the other ME or 98.

Answer 9

sure you can by using a crossover cable or else you can use a switch and connect them 2 and assign one as a server

Answer 10

yes they can be connected with a crossover cable!