2007-04-07 14:54:05 · 11 answers · asked by need help. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes you can but you need a crossover cable, then put ip on each computer and you should be good to go. Just connect your two computers together directly.
2007-04-07 14:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, standard ethernet cable will not work by just plugging two computers together since you will also need a hub/ switch between them. If you want to connect the two computers directly you'll need to ask for a "crossover"cable. I don't know what you're trying to do, but my personal recomendation is to invest in two regular eithernet cables and a cheap hub/switch. A cheap switch/hub can be found for $10-20. Then you'll need to configure both machines for networking, which goes beyond the scope of this answer. You'll need to read up on how to do that since it'll be slightly different for each computer's operating system and you didn't tell us what you're running. You can also buy two USB wireless networking adaptors and set up a wireless network. USB Wireless nics can be had for about $10 each and you dont have to bother with cabling. You'll still need to configure both for networking. If you're unfamiliar with this, find a friend who can help you out. It'll save a bunch of hair pulling if you've never done it before.
2007-04-07 22:03:25 · answer #2 · answered by the_contrarian 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You sure can. You'd use what is known as a "crossover cable". There is no need for a switch, hub or router. You just connect the two computers together using that cable. Crossover cables (do a google search for how to make one) can be purchased for short money at any reputable computer store.
2007-04-07 21:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by John S Wiggins 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can. When I started to network I had a desktop and laptop. I wanted to connect them together, I just used a regular catagory 5 network cable and plugged it in the Ethernet plug on each PC.
2007-04-07 22:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant use a plain ethernet cable you need a crossover cable or a switch. A crossover cable is about 10-15 bucks
2007-04-07 21:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by OZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, My suggestion is to get a USB to USB cable and connect the two. In my opinion it is the easiest, however there is software or instructions with it becuase the first time you do it it may be a little complicated.
2007-04-07 21:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by ttgl10 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES YOU CAN CONNECT BY CROSS CABLE
YOUR RJ45 CABLE WILL BE HAVING 4 PAIRS OF WIRES
FLOOW THE ORDER AND CRIMP THEM
ONE END
YES YOU CAN CONNECT BY CROSS CABLE
YOUR RJ45 CABLE WILL BE HAVING 4 PAIRS OF WIRES
FLOOW THE ORDER AND CRIMP THEM
ONE END
orangewhite orange greenwhite blue bluewhite green brownwhite brown
OTHER END
greenwhite green orangewhite blue bluewhite orange brownwhite brown
only two systems can be connected enjoy
2007-04-07 22:03:20 · answer #7 · answered by 9346305880 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Moving Files and Settings to a New PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/getstarted/bott_fstw.mspx
Transferring files and settings
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/96d5d811-6d52-4dff-b39b-76c64a131dfe1033.mspx#E1AAC
Microsoft Site search: Transfer files XP Vista
http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&q=Transfer+files++xp+vista
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Transferring files and settings with crossover and bridge cable
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=39&threadID=199665&messageID=2080256
http://www.conniq.com/WinXPNetworking_Ethernet_direct_connection.htm
You need to buy a crossover cable. Do not use a standard cable to direcly connect 2 computers!
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
6ft USB Network Bridge Cable $12.99 ea
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1270851&CatId=445
2007-04-07 22:19:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes...
you will need a crossover or uplink cable to connect them. go to the network adapter settings of each PC change to Static and enter simple class C address like 192.168.1.1 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0 make the 2nd one 192.168.1.2 and 255.255.255.0. make sure that file and print sharing is enabled on both PC's. reboot both PC's and create your network shares one each for file transferd
2007-04-07 23:37:13 · answer #9 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but first you have to figure out which one the the boy computer and which one is the girl computer. Once you have figured that out you will know where to plug the plugs. It will not work if they are both boy computers or both girl computers because they will not have the right plugs to plug together.
2007-04-07 22:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋