an ETHERNET cable. How can I get the computers to recognize each other? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. (Both are running WindowsXP and both are HP computers).
2007-02-05 11:34:30 · 6 answers · asked by krodgibami 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
their are 2 types of network cables
their is the normal patch cable and a crossover cable (Usually says on the cable itself)
A normal patch cable is fine if you have a Hub both computers will be able to share files/Internet ect with each other at the maximum speed possible to the slowest computer.
With a Crossover cable the wires are crossover so that when 1 computer sends a message it doesn't hit the message of the laptop trying to the same
so basically a crossover cable is what you want to just plug in 1 computer directly into the laptop.
Or using your network cable you could buy a small networking kit from PC World ect for £20 includes hub, network cards, cables
hope that helps
2007-02-05 11:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
A regular network cable wont work, you need a crossover cable for starts. It looks the same but the wires are reversed on one end.
2007-02-05 19:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
did you use a crossover cable you will need one or u ar fkd
2007-02-05 19:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by dont know much 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to set both computers so that it allows the user to access both computers files through the network... i dont know how, but GeekSquad can help
2007-02-05 19:37:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
this isn't necessarily a fix, but it may make it so you can atleast get to one or the other.
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2007-02-05 19:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by reefmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would need special drivers to do it that way. Google "home network setup" and see what you find. there may be free software for someone in your position.
2007-02-05 19:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋