• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Setting up Per to Per network using CAT5

O

Operandi

Diamond Member

Me and a Friend of mine are trying to setup a simple network using just two NICs and a CAT5 cable. We tried connecting the two machines but that but cant seem to get them to see each other. I?ve heard that the cable has to modified to for it to be used in a per to per configuration, if so how is this done? Also my machine wasn?t set up for any type of networking, protocols, settings ect. So I?m not really sure what I have to have done for it to be network ready.

Any info would help thanx.
 
<overgeneralized but i hope it helps get you started>
-make sure tcp/ip and client for microsoft netowrks is installed
-set one ip to 192.168.0.1 and the other to 192.168.0.2
-to connect 2 directly like that you need a crossover cable
-you will need to be on the same subnet mask - 255.255.255.0

check here for more info
 
HomePCLAN is also a good site for step-by-step networking instructions...

And yes, you need a crossover CAT5 cable if you are connecting 2 PCs directly... normal CAT5 doesn't work...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top