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| 628339 | 2008-01-08 01:20:00 | Is this possible? I just want to connect two computers via their ethernet ports, and I don't really want to go through routers. One on XP the other on Vista. I get the impression that I'm an idiot for asking, but I just thought I'd make sure it's not possible first... |
Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 628340 | 2008-01-08 01:22:00 | You could try, you'll need a crossover cable. Or a hub. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 628341 | 2008-01-08 01:29:00 | Could I get one at DSE? How much am I looking at? | Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 628342 | 2008-01-08 01:38:00 | The only thing is, are u on broadband?? If you are, you'll need a modem/router/hub . So, you can connect to the net . If this is what u want to do . Since thats where your login info is . If youre on dialup, then a crossover or hub will do the same thing . Since you dont use a router for dialup . Depends how far apart these computers are ( . dse . co . nz/search . php?sessionid=4782e7d600086590273fc0a87f330" target="_blank">search . dse . co . nz 6cc&site=&w=crossover+cable&submit . x=0&submit . y=0&submit=Go) On how much the cable will cost . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 628343 | 2008-01-08 02:27:00 | If you have an internal ADSL modem, then a crossover or hub will be fine as well. | stu161204 (123) | ||
| 628344 | 2008-01-08 08:25:00 | I think that you will struggle to find a hub these days - switches cost what hubs used to cost (they are effectively intelligent hubs). If you want to avoid the cost of a switch I suggest a normal ethernet cable with a cross over adapter (allows more flexible use of the cable but then most devices are autosensing these days anyway). |
johnd (85) | ||
| 628345 | 2008-01-08 08:27:00 | Could I get one at DSE? How much am I looking at? www.dse.co.nz |
johnd (85) | ||
| 628346 | 2008-01-08 10:28:00 | You could try using a "Null Modem" Don't know where you'd get one today though! Regards. |
DUNK (1527) | ||
| 628347 | 2008-01-08 19:28:00 | Is this possible? I just want to connect two computers via their ethernet ports, and I don't really want to go through routers . One on XP the other on Vista . I get the impression that I'm an idiot for asking, but I just thought I'd make sure it's not possible first . . . Simple answer to your question is YES . Buy a cross over cable . But as the other posters have said depends on distance and current configuration if this is the best option . Without more info your question is answered . |
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