network card

adamL · 03-11-2006, 05:55 PM

I recently aquired a second computer and i want to set up an ethernet network. i have a crossover cable but i read that you have to buy network cards for both computers. both computers have 10/100 lan things on the mobo. can i use those instead of actual cards?

TheChef · 03-11-2006, 06:00 PM

Yup. The adapters on the motherboard work the same as an ethernet card.

adamL · 03-11-2006, 06:00 PM

sweet thanks

03-11-2006, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
adamL New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	network card I recently aquired a second computer and i want to set up an ethernet network. i have a crossover cable but i read that you have to buy network cards for both computers. both computers have 10/100 lan things on the mobo. can i use those instead of actual cards?

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03-11-2006, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
adamL New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	sweet thanks