Subj : crossover network
To   : Brian Iglesias
From : Stewart Honsberger
Date : Sat Mar 09 2002 05:20 am

Hello Brian!

Mar 09 2002 20:27, Brian Iglesias wrote to All:

 BI> i have a win2kpro machine that i'd like to connect computers to using the 
 BI> NICs and a crossover cable. my priority is file transfer but i'd also 
 BI> like to know how to share internet connection between the two. the 
 BI> connecting computers use windows and linux. thanks in advance.

You say 'computers' - as in plural? If so, you're going to require a hub or a 
switch and straight-through cables.

If you just want to connect two computers, a cross-over directly connecting the 
two NICs will suffice.

What kind of Internet connection do you intend to share? Dial-up or broadband? 
If the former, the crossover solution is your most economical choice. If the 
latter, you're probably better off to connect your machines with a hub/switch 
and connect the Internet to same.

[Stewart Honsberger] [blackdeath@softhome.net] [http://blackdeath.2y.net/]

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