both PCs have win xp OS, and have net card of some kind. can i play multiplayer connected like this?
2007-06-23 09:41:14 · 9 answers · asked by Garfield 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Yes, you need a crossover cable, which is designed to go directly between two PCs without any equipment in the middle. It also works for two Xboxes.
If you need to connect more than two machines, then you need a switch (most routers have a built-in switch) and regular non-crossover cables.
2007-06-23 09:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the crossover almost by no potential works. thats from a uni garduate whos been doin networking and it for 10 years. you will get 2 ethernet cables (approximately £2 each and each) and a 4 port change for greater or less £8. it greater convenient and greater reliable.
2016-11-07 07:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crossover almost never works. thats from a uni garduate whos been doin networking and it for 10 years.
you can get 2 ethernet cables (about £2 each) and a 4 port switch for about £8.
it easier and more reliable.
2007-06-23 14:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a cross over Ethernet (not patch cable) to link the computers together. You can then enable Internet sharing - use this link for explanation:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
2007-06-23 09:49:20 · answer #4 · answered by sosguy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. you need a cross over cable or easier still. Just purchase a 8 port switch and a couble of patch cables.
2007-06-23 09:47:29 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your Looking for LAN play why don't you just hook up via Ethernet cable?
2007-06-23 09:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by gb34_2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a crossover cable
2007-06-23 09:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
and the general concensus is "use a crossover cable".
2007-06-23 11:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a hub instead
2007-06-23 09:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by tisoyen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋