Home Networking

[MeX]

Does anyone know how to network two computers using only an ethernet cable using windows xp, so that i can transfer my files? thanks...

[This message has been edited by MeX (edited 05-28-2002).]

[Ghost_Hacker]

You would need a cross over cable.


This site might be of help:
http://www.johnscloset.net/wiring/crossover.html

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[Steve]

MeX,

A crossover cable and an NIC card in both computers is about all the hardware you'll need.

THIS (http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308522) KB article can help with configuring the software. Keep in mind that the HELP file on your computer provides some pretty good info. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[MeX]

Thanks for the help

[Balrog]

Another option if u want to use the internet from both comps is to get a LAN Modem, I have one at home for my two comps and it is a brillaint device, it acts as a hub for both comps as well as a modem so u can use the internet from either comp without having to rely on one.

They are a couple of hundred dollars though but in my mind a good investment (mine is an ISDN one becasue my area doesnt get ADSL but im sure u could find something similar).

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