Can anyone tell me how to configure an ethernet card to accept a LAN connection. This connection is usually joined to another computer. I don'tt want to network them merely switch between the two when required. The 2nd computer is running W98. I appreciate any help. Many thanks.
2006-12-27 13:25:26 · 5 answers · asked by speakers_help 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
read the help on networking in windows XP very good will help you and tell you how to do it
2006-12-27 13:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a hub or a router, which is an intelligent hub. Mainly what it does is enable multiple local connections to one Internet access connection, correctly distributing all the traffic. Once "hubbed" local connections can also inter-network with each other. You can do both things (inter-network and access internet), or only one of them. Both Windows98 and WindowsXP can configure your ethernet card to use both types of connections or only one (Control Panel, Network Connections). If you have them both configured, you "switch between the two" by using an internet browser to surf the web, and a "File Explorer" to search other pc's in your local network.
2006-12-27 21:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To connect Two computers together you can use what is called a CROSS OVER cable or a PATCH cable.The computer, especially if one is XP, should do the rest. Good luck.
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2006-12-28 03:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by ßertie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the first guy is right but just to correct his spelling It's "router" not rooter
That might help when you're looking for it
2006-12-27 21:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an expert, but I think you need a rooter. Go a computer store and they can tell you what you need to do.
2006-12-27 21:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by Sunny louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋