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06-29-2001, 03:08 PM
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Newbie to Networking
With your help I will learn this. One simple question; with two 10/100 ethernet cards installed and configured with PnP, do I need a hub to connect them?
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06-29-2001, 04:00 PM
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you do not need a hub in this case, you need a crossover cable (can get from your local computer store).
If you plan on connecting more than just these 2 machines then a hub would be a better choice. |
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06-29-2001, 04:54 PM
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Right, and if you want to share a DSL/Cable connection, then the best route to go is a router.
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06-29-2001, 05:05 PM
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so I need a hub and a router which will cost $400.00? Correct?
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06-29-2001, 05:35 PM
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No - you can get a Linksys BEFSR41 Cable/DSL router with a 4 port 10/100 switch built in for $129. Your cable or DSL "modem" must have an Ethernet output to use this.
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06-29-2001, 05:39 PM
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Go back to your earlier post and read my response
http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?threadid=14577 |
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