connecting two computers together

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What do you need to network two computers together using ethernet cards.

 

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http://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asp

peterk

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Thanks for all the quick responses. I will give them a try.

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Another good link for home networking:
http://practicallynetworked.com/



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peterk wrote:
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>> What do you need to network two computers together using ethernet
>> cards.

 

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A Ethernet Cross-over cable. You can also use a hardware hub or switch.

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> What do you need to network two computers together using ethernet cards.

 

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Start here, Walt:

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ:
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

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