2006-12-07 17:59:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
you can use a crossover cable to connect two computers without using a hub, switch, or existing network. You can purchase a crossover cable from many stores that specialize in computer equipment and cabling.
2006-12-07 18:03:27 · answer #1 · answered by jefranks2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are looking for is an Ethernet Crossover Cable. You should be able to pick one up at your local computer shop. Just make sure you realize that you are looking for a crossover cable, not a standard Ethernet cable (which requires a network device like a router/switch/hub).
2016-03-28 22:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a special cable which reverses a few of the wires in the cable that allow you to connect two computers and in effect create a "mini-network" between the two systems. It is called a "crossover" cable. You can find them at most computer/electronic stores in the cable section.
2006-12-07 18:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dont_Tread_On_Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple! use a cross-over ethernet cable, with this cable you don't a hub or switch to connect the two computers.
2006-12-07 19:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by kingdavid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy 2 Ethernet 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PCI cards.make or provide a CROSS OVER cable.it's a CAT5 cable with special arrangement.
connect 2 PC with these hardware and run win XP on them,
Go to Start>All Programs>Connect to>Local Area Connection>Properties>TCP/IP>Properties>Obtain IP address Automatically
Then go to Start>All Programs right click on the My computer>Computer name>Change> select workgroup and write same name for 2 computers .
restart your computers and enjoy your new file sharing and LAN games
2006-12-07 18:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by hn_2006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya u can do it with out using Switch , Hub ................. just use the network cable and Connect two systems.................povided both should have the Network card
2006-12-07 19:33:32 · answer #6 · answered by Naresh R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a crossover cable. connect the cable while both pcs are off or restart both when you are done connecting so that their IP addresses are correct. This only applies if you disconnected one from a router or modem first as it will still have the IP address settings from those devices until you reboot.
2006-12-07 18:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by zerocommazero1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey. You can easly connect to computers to each other using a cat5 cable. If you are file transferring you need to enable file sharing on one of the computer(s). (See http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/ht/winxpsfs.htm )
Once that is done with the other computer you need to navigate to \\computernamehere once done loading you should see what ever you enabled to share. You need to click and drag to or from that folder. Have fun!
2006-12-07 18:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by ac_town2003 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you want to be able to see and do things on the other computer you can use a program called pcanywere and you will be connected as long as they have a Internet connection
2006-12-07 18:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by gould1272 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You use a cross over cable.
2006-12-07 18:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by Gizmo L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋