Re: Connect two PCs

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From: phoenix (phoenix_at_fakeaddress.invalid)
Date: 12/05/04 

Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 08:45:11 GMT

On Sat, 4 Dec 2004 20:54:08 -0800, christine wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Can I connect two PCs using a Cat 5 wire directly without using a hub.
> Can you tell me why if the answer is no?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris

Yes but you must use a crossover cable not a straight through.

Please don't post in HTML in these groups, they're for text messages. ;-)

Regards

Bill

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