Ethernet: Connecting two computers

[arcenite]

I am trying to network two computers in my house, is that possible to do w/ internet connection sharing without the use of a router? If so, how? I have been trying to get the two rigs (both are w2k machines) to see each other, but they don't.

Thanks.

Bill

 

[Matthias99]

You need a crossover cable for a direct NIC-to-NIC connection; you should be able to pick one up at CompUSA, Radioshack, Best Buy, etc. Once you connect them with one of those, they should be able to talk to each other (assuming they're set to be on the same subnet, etc.)

 

[Slappy00]

I wondering if you can do that with USB also (a direct computer to computer connection)?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: Slappy00
I wondering if you can do that with USB also (a direct computer to computer connection)?

Yeah, if you want to Fry the Mobo.

aRCeNiTe

May be this can Help.

Link to: Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing.

If you are on Dialup you choices are limited.

However if you have broadband you are going to make your Interent Expience Quirky by saving $9.99.

Link to: 4 Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. $9.99after rebate.

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: Slappy00
I wondering if you can do that with USB also (a direct computer to computer connection)?

Yeah, if you want to Fry the Mobo.

aRCeNiTe

May be this can Help.

Link to: Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing.

If you are on Dialup you choices are limited.

Hoever if you have broadband you are going to make your Interent Expience Quirky by saving $9.99.

Link to: 4 Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router. $9.99after rebate.

Thank you

Bill

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: Slappy00
I wondering if you can do that with USB also (a direct computer to computer connection)?

Actually, there are USB cables specifically designed to network 2 PC's. Here's one. Clearly, you will not obtain the same speeds as you would when using a crossover cable, but the technology does work.