no router, just a ethernet cable
2007-03-03 16:08:58 · 6 answers · asked by xbox360slut 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
No they can not communicate between each other, You either need a router or a serial connection between the 2. You can get a serial connection cable (for transfering files between 2 computers) but I would invest in a router they are reasonable (under $30) you don't need the best out there just to transfer files and share internet connection...thanks
2007-03-03 16:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by computer_surplus2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CROSS OVER CABLE is what you need it will allow you to network both computers (make them talk to each other) although a router is one of the best ways to go, but the crossover cable is the least expensive
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2007-03-04 00:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by The Profezzer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can NOT use a straight cable , it needs to be a crossover cable to swap the transmit and receive pairs to connect two ethernet adaptors directly.
You dont need a router , you just can use a crossover cable or an ethernet hub.
2007-03-04 00:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...
You need a crossover cable to make the connection. Do not forget to enable print/ file sharing on both computers.
2007-03-06 11:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by mcgranem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to buy a crossover cable. Do not use a standard cable!
GENERIC 10X8-23707 7 ft. Cat 6 Orange 500 Mhz Crossover Cable With Snag-Free Caps - OEM $2.49 ea.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812117851
How to use
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=39&threadID=199665&messageID=2080256
http://www.conniq.com/WinXPNetworking_Ethernet_direct_connection.htm
Transferring files and settings
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/96d5d811-6d52-4dff-b39b-76c64a131dfe1033.mspx#E1AAC
Moving Files and Settings to a New PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/bott_fstw.mspx
Microsoft Site search: Transfer files XP Vista
http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&q=Transfer+files++xp+vista
2007-03-04 01:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You need the router. There is a way around this, but it's a massive tweak and not worth the effort since routers are cheap.
2007-03-04 00:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋