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USB cable to connect 2x pc's?
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| Han2000 |
Guys,
Can this be done? and what software do i need, can i get it off p2p's like kazaa????
Cheers.......... |
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| flystyler |
Warez is a no no on here.
But i dont think it can be done :s
Best way is using network cables and a hub, the normal way :) |
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| DaveC |
I have a USB cable modem also, however it also has the RJ45 port aswell as USB. RJ45 is the best way to do it as fly said. However you dont need a HUB when just connecting two PC's. But you do however need a CROSSOVER UTP CAT5 cable. Then get two network cards... and bobs your uncle fanny's your aunt.
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| flystyler |
Yep, sorry not used to just 2 pcs on a network, heh
My mate has got 4 comps with 100mbit network cards, and 100mbit cable into a hub :)
Mega fast :) |
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| DJ Mikey Mike |
| the software will most likely come free with the hardware. These things only cost like £15 :) |
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| jonsimmonds |
the software for networking (which is by far teh best way to go about conection 2 or more pc's together) comes built into nearly every operating system there is, if your using win xp it has a couple of wizards to help you get it all set up rite!
Jon |
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| Han2000 |
guys,
the thing is the laptop which has win 2k on it is my work machine and to do the networking via an rj45 dont i have to set the domains and stuff?
if i do this i then mess my work laptop domain logon settings!???
thanks. |
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| jonsimmonds |
hrm that could be a problem! i havnt done anything with usb networking but i do know you need some special usb cable. not an ordinary one.
another thing you could see if the laptop has a firewire port as you can pick up a pci firewire card for your pc quite cheeply and from what ive read firewire networks are easy to set up and mega fast (4oo mb/s fast!) |
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| Han2000 |
| what i think i will do is buy a usb cable for £30, will this solve my problems, I understand I dont have to tweak the network settings etc... |
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