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Mutiple Nics Question

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ShawnReeves

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If my main rig has an onboard Nic, can I install a PCI or ISa nic to also use to connect to another PC or Laptop? I guess if I had a Hub I would'nt have to worry about it. 😉
 
No problem.

Just set one NIC to DHCP or whatever you use(Im assuming you wanna connect it to a cable modem or something similar).

Set the other NIC to a private address such as 192.168.1.1, and have the laptop set to 192.168.1.2 or something along those lines.
 
**CONFIRMED**

If you only have 1 other pc, then its way cheaper to buy a cheap NIC than a HUB. Just get your settings right for each NIC and no prob!
 
Originally posted by: podingX
wouldnt you need to get a certain ethernet cable to directly connect two computers together also?
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A network crossover cable. Available just about everywhere.
 
I connect my laptop to my main rig via a crossover cable. Now it sounds like I can add yet another PC/Laptop via a Nic and Crossover cable.
Sweet thanks for the info! 😀
 
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