Problems with home network - which cable?

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Hi,

I need to connect two computers (Windows XP), not for accessing internet, but only for exchange folders. I've already set up the home network and I've already tried 2 cables (ethernet and USB A/A), but so far I had no success.

My two questions are:

1) what kind of cable do I need? Printer cable? USB? Ethernet? Other?
2) besides of setting up the home network and connecting with the cable, do I need another thing (hub, etc.)?

Thank you

Vinnie
 
Hi,

I need to connect two computers (Windows XP), not for accessing internet, but only for exchange folders. I've already set up the home network and I've already tried 2 cables (ethernet and USB A/A), but so far I had no success.

My two questions are:

1) what kind of cable do I need? Printer cable? USB? Ethernet? Other?
2) besides of setting up the home network and connecting with the cable, do I need another thing (hub, etc.)?

Thank you

Vinnie
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You need either:

1. A crossover Ethernet cable, or:

2. Two regular Ethernet cables and a hub, switch, or router, or:

3. A USB-to-USB cable, with added circuitry, that can connect two
computers directly for networking. Here are some sites for more
information:

http://www.buslink.com/usbtrans.htm
http://www.usbcable.com/94-3832.htm
http://catalog.belkin.com/usbpopup.process?pc_id=20963&Catalog_ID=1
http://www.usbstuff.com
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