networking questions from a old newbie

JJT · 07-05-2006, 08:52 PM

Where has this forum been all my life?

I've never tried to network two computers before. But as I am considering scrapping my old Compaq and finally getting a new comp I wanted to ask a couple of basic (and prob dumb) questions.
I wanted to practice networking with a Gateway my bro in law gave me but it doesn't have a network connection on it (bought an ethernet cable for nought). Can one network two computers through usb connections?
And... my Compaq runs on Windows 98 SE. When I get a new computer which will obviously use a more updated version, can I network the two to make transfering my files easier or is that impossible?

JJT

Dngrsone · 07-05-2006, 08:55 PM

You can network two Win XP computers via USB.

Trizoy · 07-05-2006, 08:55 PM

Yes it is all possible. The network cards are cheap, (20$)... The Usb adaptors loose connectivity, and has not been perfected yet... Try to stay away from it is possible.

The networking between the win98 and anew pc WINXp/Vista should be no problem at all.

JJT · 07-05-2006, 08:58 PM

Wow, that was quick!
Thanks guys
JJT

David_UK · 07-06-2006, 01:24 PM

JJT

It's also possible to directly connect two (but no more) PC's using a 'Crossover' cable (looks like network cable but slightly different wiring) which plugs directly into the network sockets without the need for a network hub. I used this to connect a 98se and an xp computer, then used the 'files and settings wizard' available in xp to automatically move all my files, emails, bookmarks, connection settings etc from the old to a new pc.

You might like to read this thread too:
Connecting Computer

And if you decide to use crossover:
Cross-over cable and Win98SE

07-05-2006, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
JJT New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 5	networking questions from a old newbie Where has this forum been all my life? I've never tried to network two computers before. But as I am considering scrapping my old Compaq and finally getting a new comp I wanted to ask a couple of basic (and prob dumb) questions. I wanted to practice networking with a Gateway my bro in law gave me but it doesn't have a network connection on it (bought an ethernet cable for nought). Can one network two computers through usb connections? And... my Compaq runs on Windows 98 SE. When I get a new computer which will obviously use a more updated version, can I network the two to make transfering my files easier or is that impossible? JJT

07-05-2006, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	Yes it is all possible. The network cards are cheap, (20$)... The Usb adaptors loose connectivity, and has not been perfected yet... Try to stay away from it is possible. The networking between the win98 and anew pc WINXp/Vista should be no problem at all. __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

07-06-2006, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
David_UK Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 124	JJT It's also possible to directly connect two (but no more) PC's using a 'Crossover' cable (looks like network cable but slightly different wiring) which plugs directly into the network sockets without the need for a network hub. I used this to connect a 98se and an xp computer, then used the 'files and settings wizard' available in xp to automatically move all my files, emails, bookmarks, connection settings etc from the old to a new pc. You might like to read this thread too: Connecting Computer And if you decide to use crossover: Cross-over cable and Win98SE Last edited by David_UK; 07-06-2006 at 01:48 PM.

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07-05-2006, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
JJT New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 5	Wow, that was quick! Thanks guys JJT