K Kirk Komes Jul 5, 2003 #1 I am trying to conect two pcs through the nic adaperts in WIN XP, can I run a cable directly to each adapter?
I am trying to conect two pcs through the nic adaperts in WIN XP, can I run a cable directly to each adapter?
G Guest Jul 5, 2003 #2 What type of network? 100Base-TX? If so, you'll either need a crossover cable or a hub or switch between them.
What type of network? 100Base-TX? If so, you'll either need a crossover cable or a hub or switch between them.
R Ramesh \(XP Power User\) Jul 5, 2003 #3 You can. use a crossover cable. Crossover cable is the same RJ45 cable with the internal wires aligned for a peer-peer communication(without a hub). 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) _______________________________________ Ramesh Srinivasan MSWindows OS- Poweruser eMail: (e-mail address removed) Aim: SRamesh2k INDIA I am trying to conect two pcs through the nic adaperts in WIN XP, can I run a cable directly to each adapter?
You can. use a crossover cable. Crossover cable is the same RJ45 cable with the internal wires aligned for a peer-peer communication(without a hub). 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) _______________________________________ Ramesh Srinivasan MSWindows OS- Poweruser eMail: (e-mail address removed) Aim: SRamesh2k INDIA I am trying to conect two pcs through the nic adaperts in WIN XP, can I run a cable directly to each adapter?