2006-10-18 12:59:17 · 8 answers · asked by Spec 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes, for a wireless network this is called ad-hoc. one sets theirs to ad-hoc and then the other ad-hoc and connects to the network the first set up.
USB?? Probably although I have never done it. USB cables are limited to about 13 feet without repeaters.
The fastest is ethernet and you will need whats called a cross over cable. Then set some static ips on the same network.
1 to IP 192.168.1.5 subnet 255.255.255.0 2nd one to IP 192.168.1.6 subnet 255.255.255.0 turn of file and printer sharing and you should be able to see the other machine via my network places, entire network.
2006-10-18 15:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two computer can communicate through an ethernet cable. There is something called a crossover cable, any computer type store should carry one. It is basically an ethernet cable that has a few wires flipped around. Or you can first try simply plugging a regular ethernet cable into both computers because some newer network cards can automatically change the data pins around to essentially do the same thing as a crossover cable. A hub, switch, or router all get the job done actually and a hub would be the cheapest, then a switch, then a router. There are also devices that plug into a usb port on 2 computers and make it appear as if there is a mass storage device plugged into both computers although i have not personally tested how well these work.
2006-10-18 13:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend connecting two PCs in a peer-to-peer arrangement via USB nor Ethernet via crossover cable, but instead purchase a very inexpensive hub. Make sure to set both NICs to the same link speed. You will have all the advantages of a small LAN with the ability to add more machines in the future without the configuration issues when using a router.
2006-10-18 14:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by RHJ Cortez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can connect two computers together by means of an Ethernet Crossover cable, and through USB, but to do it via USB, you'll need a part known as either a USB Bridge, or USB to USB adapter.
2006-10-18 13:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ronin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use an 'ad-hoc' network setup.
For a wired setup, you would buy a crossover Ethernet cable to connect between the 2 network cards of the 2 computers.
For a wireless setup, you would both set up the wireless network cards on both computers for ad-hoc mode.
Obviously, you must enable File Sharing on both computers too.
2006-10-18 13:06:06 · answer #5 · answered by Balk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 23:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can easily be done using either an Ethernet or USB, however, in each case they must be "crossover" cables.
2006-10-18 13:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows xp automatical changes the network card to be use as a direct connect to another pc no speacial cables just enable file sharing and go to control panel, network connections, create new connection and then follow instructions on screen using setup advanced connection and then connect directly to another pc
2006-10-18 13:15:31 · answer #8 · answered by curtis b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋