Networking Question !

MLOR · 07-15-2005, 03:33 AM

Hi,

I am trying to network 2 Desktop PC's. 1 has XP Home installed & the other has Windows 98. Can I network these 2 computers successfully using a simple everyday network cable ? Nothing fancy....just want to share files ...that's it !!!!

Please Help ???

MLOR

ahajv4life · 07-15-2005, 03:54 AM

you need a Crossover cable; a regular cat5 won't work.

jjsevdt · 07-15-2005, 06:07 AM

You could use a doulbe sided USB cable that would work the same way

Platinum · 07-15-2005, 11:21 PM

You need a crossover cable. But the best thing is to buy a router, that way you get some internet protection as well, and network will be easier. If you already have a router, use it!

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MLOR New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	Networking Question ! Hi, I am trying to network 2 Desktop PC's. 1 has XP Home installed & the other has Windows 98. Can I network these 2 computers successfully using a simple everyday network cable ? Nothing fancy....just want to share files ...that's it !!!! Please Help ??? MLOR

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07-15-2005, 03:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ahajv4life Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minnesota Age: 24 Posts: 730	you need a Crossover cable; a regular cat5 won't work.

07-15-2005, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Platinum Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 771	You need a crossover cable. But the best thing is to buy a router, that way you get some internet protection as well, and network will be easier. If you already have a router, use it!