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Trick Server to think it is connected to a network when it is not?

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I run a number of web sites from my laptop (setup as a web server, Win2000) using 15 different TCP/IP addresses. When not connected to a network my sites don’t work due to Network properties being disabled. Is there any way to make Laptop think it is connected when it is not?

Getting frustrated, Gary

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The simplest

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way to achieve that is to build yourself a loopback network plug. You get a RJ45 plug, 2″ network cable, and you setup them as following, using only 2 wires and not 4 as usual (1,2,3,6):
– connect 1 and 3 on the same wire, 2 and 6 with the second wire.
And that’s it, no more problems!

Simple and works fine

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Thanks voldar, your suggestion was simple and it works fine. Much appreciated. Gary

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