can i make a network with

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can i make a network with just an ordanary ethernet cable
and two xp pro's with network cards
any help would make a difference
danny
 
how do i know what a crossover cable is, were do you get
them, how would i know if mines a crossover cable?
 
Crossover cable is the same RJ45 cable with the internal wires aligned for a
peer-peer communication(without a hub).
Definition here:
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci213562,00.html

For purchase:
http://www.cat-5-cable-company.com/cat-5-crossover-cable.shtml

For making a crossover cable urself :):
http://www.littlewhitedog.com/reviews_other_00009.asp
http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm
(you have to obtain a crimping tool)

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how do i know what a crossover cable is, were do you get
them, how would i know if mines a crossover cable?
 
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