if so how?
2006-10-30 08:57:39 · 13 answers · asked by bob 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
operating system --- win 98
2006-10-30 08:58:42 · update #1
Yes you can. You can use a USB Network Bridge Cable. This in NOT a standard USB cable. If you use a standard USBcable you will damage your motherboard. In the following link is an example of the USB Network Bridge Cable* I have seen them from $9.99 to $60+.
The method recommended by the other members would be much better. Either wired or wireless NIC.*** If you do use two NIC instead of USB your will also need a Crossover Cable, not a patch cable*****. If you use a router you would need a Patch Cable****.
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"Ordinary USB cables must not be used to connect two computers directly to each other. Attempting to do so can electrically damage the computers. However, special USB cables designed for direct connection exist; these can be used safely. You may prefer this option if your computers lack functional Ethernet network adapters. "
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2006-10-30 09:42:02 · answer #1 · answered by acklan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck trying this with WIn 98. You'd be doing yourself a big favour just buying a cheap ethernet switch and two ethernet cables. It's as cheap as any other solution and you'll have a running chance of getting it working.
2006-10-30 11:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need something called a cat5 cross over cable it is used for connecting two similar ethernet devices together. Depending on the OS you are using go to setup network connection and then follow the wizard
2006-10-30 20:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by dicon007 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, USB cables are for connecting external devices only. You need an ethernet cable (try Google) . They're fairly cheap and very fast.
2006-10-30 08:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by Theo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no not possible. You need to create a Local Area Network - LAN - with a LAN -Ethernet - cable through the back of your pc tower.
2006-10-30 09:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by sue l 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No You Can Not! You need A LAN Cable! That should work!
2006-10-30 09:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by piccidilly_tom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't get a trouble free connection with USB, firewire is much better.
2006-10-30 09:00:57 · answer #7 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you need 2 LAN cards and a crossover cable
2006-10-30 08:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
This explains it all:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/usbmain.html
2006-10-30 09:03:06 · answer #9 · answered by philrobeson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not with usb
2006-10-30 09:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by blu_raven_13 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋