Re: connecting 2 pcs together

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From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 10/10/04 

Date: 10 Oct 2004 14:18:13 -0500

On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:53:33 -0700, "mike_2001"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>can anyone help i have 2 computers running win xp pro
>both have network cards installed can i just connect a
>lead between both pcs to get a network or do i have to
>purchase a hub i have bought a lead see and connected
>them but it keeps saying there is a network card
>unplugged on both pcs
>any help would be appriciated thanks
>mike

Mike,

By A "lead" I'd bet you mean an Ethernet cable? If so, you'll need a special
cross-over cable Ethernet cable, as opposed to the standard straight-thru
Ethernet cable.

If you were to use a hub, you'd connect the hub to your two computers with two
straight-thru cables. To connect without a hub, you need a cross-over cable.

Here are a few websites with useful tutorials:
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.wown.com/

For more help, when you post in the future:

How to Compose a Good Newsgroup Post
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

How to Act Smart on Usenet
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Getting Your Post Noticed - and Answered
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

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