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| 78874 | 2002-09-12 10:02:00 | I have already posted on this subject of networking.To refresh I wish to network our home pc (Win98se) with my work laptop (WinNT4).My original thought was to use the serial ports,wich I had no success.The next plan is to use the parallel ports.A cable with 2 USB plugs will not work as NT does not work with USB's. | anthony851 (1663) | ||
| 78875 | 2002-09-12 11:02:00 | While NT is designed for networking, both it and 98 require network cards installed in each computer, and configured, to allow networking using the software within Windows NT and 98. While the cost is not high (for the hardware), the setup learning curve is exacting depending on the type of network installed. An alternative method is to use a communications protocol program - Laplink and pcAnywhere are the two best known. The cost is high (for the software) which is usually offset by good instruction documentation and support. Both methods allow for file and printer access depending on setup. Further network info including setup at http://www.wown.info/ |
Merlin (503) | ||
| 78876 | 2002-09-12 11:07:00 | I don't think NT has cable connect, so "networking" with parallel ports may not be an option? However file transfer using laplink or a similar program may work, you would need a proper data transfer cable (not a straight through normal cable). Its not true networking though. As an aside, I assume you have authority/permission to network the company PC? It can be considered a risk by some IT managers... |
godfather (25) | ||
| 78877 | 2002-09-13 04:43:00 | Laplink 10 is free on the CD with Australian PC (I think;-)) (I think the August issue, which should be still on sale). That's free because LapLink 11 which is now out can use USB. You need a "Null Modem " serial cable for that. (The parallel port connection, which is faster need a "LapLink type" cable, which should be available at most computer shops). | Graham L (2) | ||
| 78878 | 2002-09-13 05:07:00 | You can purchase two network cards, and a CAT5 crossover cable for $50 for the lot at DickSmiths depending on the length of the cable. just buy a couple of NIC's, and a few metres of cable, and do it properly. G P |
Graham Petrie (449) | ||
| 78879 | 2002-09-13 05:10:00 | But one of them's a laptop, Graham. That puts the price up. I've got a nice little ethernet adaptor which fits on the parallel port. It works nicely, but it's slow (it uses full 10 Mbps on the ethernet side, but the printer port slows down the average rate). Gets about 20-30 kB/s. | Graham L (2) | ||
| 78880 | 2002-09-13 05:40:00 | True. You can get a pcmcia 100mbs network card from DSE for $60 + a pci ethernet card for $23, plus say 20m cable = $100approx. - This may still be worth it as even id a parallel connection is possible, the speed will be slow and unreliable, and the setup will take an age. I had a serial PC-to-PC connection once, and it was tricky to say the least, although I got there in the end, and transferred 10GB over a day or so. G P |
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