i want to play games and run the two computers thro one,what sort of connection do i need? a guy at the computer shop told me i should buy two bluetooth connectors at £30 a whip but there must be a cheeper way than that???
2007-03-26 04:47:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
the cheapest way to network them (if they are relatively close) is to wire or buy a crossover cable and connect between the two Ethernet ports with it.
2007-03-26 04:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An ethernet cross-over cable will link ethernet ports (and if you need those, don't pay more than a fiver per card)
Set the IP addresses so PC 1 is 10.0.0.101 and PC 2 is 10.0.0.102 (or similar choices)
If you only buy a cable, you might spend about 7 quid (inc postage).
Check a local PC shop to see if they will match the price (as they know you can save if you can wait a few days for delivery)
2007-03-29 12:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Peter M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far apart will these pc's be? If the are going to be right next to each other just get a 4 port router that way you can share the internet connection. If they are going to be in different rooms then I'd look at going wireless and get a 4 port wireless router. That way you avoid the hasstle of running cat 5 cable. Here a few links for you, the secure easy setup feature of this product is really nice too..
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2007-03-26 05:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by 7S282 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheapest way is a HUB, and 2 network cards.
The next cheapest way is a SWITCH and 2 network cards
And.. the best way is a Router! DLink, Linksys are typical. Don't get stuck on which one is better. They are all consumer electronics and there isn't much difference between them. Get the one that is on sale!
2007-03-26 04:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by SoulRebel79 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi the easy answer is a bypass-over cable between the two. yet while we've them related to the internet then between the previous solutions is what you do as the two are related by way of using a swap/hub or router to a minimum of one yet another with rapidly cables.
2016-10-19 23:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
you can use the cross over cable to connect two computers.
2007-03-26 05:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by hsnindia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a router. That will make a lan for your 2 pc's and they can communicate with each other that way.
RJ
2007-03-26 04:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a cross over cable its only a couple of bucks.
2007-03-26 05:10:11 · answer #8 · answered by Ron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way, and cheapest is to use a network crossover cable, direct from one comp. to the other.
2007-03-26 04:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need a network hub and a router, you could go through a phone line but that may cost some money....
2007-03-26 04:52:54 · answer #10 · answered by Nice guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋