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a PC to another PC connection
I am having to PC in my home..
both is also AMD athlon XP 1800+..
both include a network card...
so,how can I connect both of them?
so we can share files,play games, and more...
Can I just use a normal network cable and insert to both network cards, do some settings...?
Someone please help me....
thanks...
both is also AMD athlon XP 1800+..
both include a network card...
so,how can I connect both of them?
so we can share files,play games, and more...
Can I just use a normal network cable and insert to both network cards, do some settings...?
Someone please help me....
thanks...
U can't use just a normal cable unless u r going through a hub or switch
To connect both PCs together directly, u need to use a crossover cable
U can get one from any computer store for about 5 bucks
For tips about networking, check out this site www.wown.com
1. Buy a Cat5 Crossover cable of suitable length (your supplier will know what one is).
2. Edit the connection properties on each machine, set the IP address of one to 192.168.0.1 and the other to 192.168.0.2 (obviously there are others you can use but those two keep it simple).
3. Open a command prompt and type ping other_machine's_IP address and make sure they're talking to one another.
4. Have lots of fun :)
2. Edit the connection properties on each machine, set the IP address of one to 192.168.0.1 and the other to 192.168.0.2 (obviously there are others you can use but those two keep it simple).
3. Open a command prompt and type ping other_machine's_IP address and make sure they're talking to one another.
4. Have lots of fun :)
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I am using windows XP..
can you tell my how to change the IP in my computer?
there no point getting a hub or switch as there are only 2 computers in my house..
hmmm...icicic...
crossover Cat5
can you tell my how to change the IP in my computer?
there no point getting a hub or switch as there are only 2 computers in my house..
hmmm...icicic...
crossover Cat5
ASKER
I am using windows XP..
can you tell my how to change the IP in my computer?
there no point getting a hub or switch as there are only 2 computers in my house..
hmmm...icicic...
crossover Cat5
can you tell my how to change the IP in my computer?
there no point getting a hub or switch as there are only 2 computers in my house..
hmmm...icicic...
crossover Cat5
Go into Control panel then double click network connections
Right click on the connection whose IP u wanna change, under general, highlight Internet Protocol(TCP/IP), click properties, then change the IP address from there
YOU CAN MAKE A CROSSOVER CABLE IF YOU HAVE A CRIMPING TOOL
AND A SET OF RJ-45 JACKS THE WIREING SCHEME IS
1-ORANGE STRIPE
2-ORANGE
3-GREEN STRIPE
4-BLUE
5-BLUE STRIPE
6-GREEN
7-BROWN STRIPE
8-BROWN
AND A SET OF RJ-45 JACKS THE WIREING SCHEME IS
1-ORANGE STRIPE
2-ORANGE
3-GREEN STRIPE
4-BLUE
5-BLUE STRIPE
6-GREEN
7-BROWN STRIPE
8-BROWN
I know you dont HAVE to get a hub, but it is more stable. Should be ok with XP though, have you had any luck with the above suggestions?
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