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06-06-2003, 02:44 PM
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Networking 2 computers
Hi, I'm trying to networck 2 computers together for gaming and so far it hasn't worked. One computer is a Dell w/ a generic integrated network adapter, and the other is an old gateway w/ an M-130 network adapter (I think). The Dell is running windows ME and the gateway is running windows XP. So far this hasn't worked; I think the cable I was using was a patch cable so I haver to buy a crossover cable.
Before I do though, can anyone tell me if it will work, or is there a cheaper (or free) alternative? |
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06-06-2003, 10:47 PM
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Get a crossover cable as it will be the cheapest way to network the computers.
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06-07-2003, 07:58 AM
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Yep you need a X-over cable, not a patch.
This is the cheapest way to go, but there are now USB and Wireless solutions, but wireless may be a bit slow for gaming.
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06-07-2003, 09:26 AM
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Re: Networking 2 computers
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For very little expense they do sell crossover adapters that just plug right onto 1 end of your existing cat 5 that sounds like U already have betwen the 2 PCs, and it puts the needed crossover in there...
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06-07-2003, 09:34 AM
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definately crossover cable.its tyhe cheapest choice o you dont have to buy a hub.but how far are your computers apart?
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06-07-2003, 10:44 AM
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The computers are in the same room so I could manage a 10' X-over cable. Its almost not worth it even for $10, though. The gateway I'm networking is 6 years old. I had to cut up the M-130 to make it fit (just the metal clip part).
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06-07-2003, 02:36 PM
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If it isn't worth the price of the cable, why are you asking?
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06-08-2003, 04:14 PM
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Careful! Let's not discourage questions. That's what this site is about. There are NO dumb questions....only dumb answers.
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06-08-2003, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
 If it's not worth the price of the least expensive option, then he's just wasting everyone's time!
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06-08-2003, 07:56 PM
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Moderator comment:
Chill out john, he's right. If you think it's a waste of time, then say nothing. |
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