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by terenceyeo

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How can I connect 2 PCs without going thru a Server at home?

Requirements:
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2 NIC
1 RJ45 UTP

Settings:
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IP Address, any DNS, gateway, etc?

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by sabrodiesel2000

well u can have a peer-to-peer network which does not involve a server in it. Just plug the UTP cable in both the systems and configure them anyway you want, just like you connect the network via a HUB... of if u dont want to connect through the NIC, u can use the easiest way is PARALLEL CABLE DIRECT CONNECTION or nowadays USB DIRECT LAPLINK CABLE which has a software and a USB cable which connects you directly, but in this method you never get any IP...!

sAbrO

by thechas

If you use the NIC method, you need either a hub / switch, or to use a 'cross-over' cable.

If you plug a normal Cat 5 cable into both NICs, they will not be able to communicate.

Chas

by traci-anne

There are still problems (at least w/win2000 prof) if you just use a hub. In my case, I can't just use tcp/ip so i installed netbeui. It works, but there are always interruptions and we have lost (or corrupted) many of our files trying to keep them stored on one computer and accessed on another for ease in backup. I considered myself an above average computer user and spent hte entire day trying to troubleshoot these issues, to no avail - any other suggestions?

by paulo540

Hello,
Let me start with this, NO HUBS!!. I don't see much (any) reason for them anymore with the proliferation of cheap switches and even switching routers. I personally use a Linksys 4 port router/switch, that I paid 60 bucks for new. From there, I can just set the router to DHCP and it will automatically set the the local IP addresses. Most routers act as firewalls too, so you can log which IP/ website is accessing which port. If you just want to connect two computers, then a crossover cable (such as TheChas recommended) should work fine without having to configure too much.
That's my two cents, hope it helps.

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