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connect two computers

Cheng Luo_1 — Sat, 22 May 2004 00:19:39 GMT

I would like to know how to connect two computers at home without internet accesses.

I just heard crossover cable, or called ethernet crossover cable?

If I understood correctly the cable should be eqaully the same in the two ends, so each end of the cable should be pluged into the hub or telephone wire access place.

Then what software? or make setting in somewhere?

Thanks!

Cheng

cheng.luo@tiscali.fi

Re: connect two computers

Norman_21 — Sat, 22 May 2004 03:11:48 GMT

Cheng,

What OS are you running on both ends?
1. If you want to use Cross-Over LAN Cable, then you do not need hub for that but just plug both ends at each of the two PCs Network Cards.
2. If you want to use a Hub between the two computers, then you do not need Cross-Over but just straight-through ethernet cable connected from each computer to the hub.

3. No need for any software but just install TCP/IP, NetBuei, Client for Microsoft Network and File and Printer Sharing on both PCs.

Btw: The UTP ethernet cable is a RJ45 connector and will not fit in the Telephone Jack! The Telephone connector is RJ11. This is just an extra info.

let us know what is your OS?

Re: connect two computers

Antoniov. — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:21:17 GMT

Hello Cheng,
LATIF has posted all right information.

@Antoniov

Re: connect two computers

Bharat Katkar — Sat, 22 May 2004 05:16:18 GMT

Hi Cheng,
It is possible and simple too.

1. Install Ethernet Cards properly and configure them.
Right Click on N/w Neighbourhood / select properties OR Right Click on MyNetworkPlaces then select properties then right click on LocalAreaConnection and select properties.

2. Install TCP/IP and assign IP addresses.
Give any valid IP address and bind successfully with the NIC.

3. Get the Cross Over Cable and simply connect both Machines Ethernet cards to each other.
This Cross Over Cable has RJ45 Connector and goes into RJ45 port on the Ethernet card.

Try pinging One PC from another. It should work.

Regards

**I assume you will be using Windows Platform. No addtl. software is required.

Re: connect two computers

Cheng Luo_1 — Sat, 22 May 2004 07:37:22 GMT

it is this one? (attached)

I need to connect my HP laptop computer with another desktop computer

Both computer can access to internet with modem.

Thank you very much!

Cheng

Re: connect two computers

Roger Faucher — Sat, 22 May 2004 08:54:30 GMT

Cheng:

That's not the cable!

It should look exactly like a normal straight-through ethernet cable (the difference is internal). Most places don't have a crossover cable lying around. On the other hand, it sounds like you're doing this at home and may not have a straight-through cable lying around either. If that's the case, when you go out to buy a cable, 90% of the cables for sale will be straight-through. Make sure you get the crossover kind of cable OR...
buy a hub/switch and two straight-through cables. The hub gives you a small advantage for debugging and you can add additional devices to your network.

You still haven't told us what OS (version of Windows) you're using. Let us know that if you have more problems.

Make a great day!

Roger

Re: connect two computers

Bharat Katkar — Sat, 22 May 2004 14:46:59 GMT

Find the Attached. Go to page no 39/40.
Complete description about Straight and cross over cable is given along with diagram.
Regards,

Re: connect two computers

Cheng Luo_1 — Sat, 22 May 2004 19:24:54 GMT

Dear Roger,

Thank you very much!

My computer is using Window 2000 professional. I heard such connection only can be done with WindowXP?

Yes! I will try to search a croverover cable in shop (CompUSA), so apparently there is no difference between crossover and straight through cables?

Actually the main reason I need such connection is because my old laptop computer is more than 3 years old now, I intend to buy another new computer, I need to transfer 10GB of files to new computer.

Thank you very much again!

Cheng

Re: connect two computers

Norman_21 — Sat, 22 May 2004 20:09:56 GMT

Cheng,

What you are trying to setup for your home network is called Peer to Peer Network and is should work with Win9x/Win2000 Pro/WinXP and even Win2k Servers can be used for P2P network..
This article will walk you through the steps:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;258717&Product=win2000

Good luck and don't forget the points!

Re: connect two computers

Roger Faucher — Sat, 22 May 2004 21:13:46 GMT

Cheng:

Sorry if I confused you. What I meant to convey was that the cables look the same but they are very different. ONLY the crossover cable will work to directly connect two computers using ethernet. The straight-through cable will work to connect 2 computers via a hub or switching hub. Some newer hubs are 'smart' enough to detect the kind of cable that is connected and accomodate either one. Those devices will typically have a -X or MDI-x designation on those ports capable of this function.

Roger

Re: connect two computers

Mike_665 — Sun, 23 May 2004 10:48:54 GMT

It it is easy to make a cross over cable. Goto this web site:
http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/network/cable/cable5.htm
You can buy a RJ-45 jack at Frys.

Re: connect two computers

Roger Faucher — Sun, 23 May 2004 13:04:29 GMT

Cheng:

I hope you're making progress. Latif is right - this should work with any version of Windows.

Make a great day!

Roger

Re: connect two computers

Norman_21 — Sun, 23 May 2004 14:45:07 GMT

Cheng,

I have a switch almost new one and I don't need it anymore so I would sell it to you if you are interested!
Please drop me an email and we will talk:
latif_IT2000@yahoo.com

Re: connect two computers

hasham_1 — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:05:47 GMT

hello.
i have a dsl connection and the line is connecte to speedtouch router, and with it five computer's are connected, all with the setting, obtaine ip address automatically.
and they are working well. can i assign ip to them, what effect will occure. and what values to give at default gatway and DNS Server.
one thing more how can i connect a switch with it.
thank you
Bye.

Re: connect two computers

Roger Faucher — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:25:27 GMT

hasham:

Hardly anyone will read you message where you have posted it. Please click on "Start New Thread" just above the green heading.

Make a great day!

Roger