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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
The situation is this: I have a PC with cable modem connected via a
long inverted or crossed over, I don't know how this UTP cable layout is called, it's when both endings are different and you use them to connect 2 PC. Anyway, this cable goes to my moms PC and she enjoys Internet thanks to my connection. I'm going to add a 3rd, slower computer, to use as a always on server, so the cable modem is going there, as is the other network card in which the modem connects. So my question is, if I add a 3rd network card to this server PC, can I use 2 inverted cables to connect to the other 2 clients PC? The server is gonna be windows 98 SE, one PC is win 98 SE too and mine, the best, is XP. I do this because I don't wanna keep mine always on, so please, don't try to convince me to use the best as a server... ITS A NOOO The idea behind this is to save me from paying the HUB. Please, don't tell me they are not THAT expensive. I rather save the money for something else. Any ideas about how to do this, greatly appreciated. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
Asked and answered elsewhere.
-- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Starriol" wrote in message ups.com... The situation is this: I have a PC with cable modem connected via a long inverted or crossed over, I don't know how this UTP cable layout is called, it's when both endings are different and you use them to connect 2 PC. Anyway, this cable goes to my moms PC and she enjoys Internet thanks to my connection. I'm going to add a 3rd, slower computer, to use as a always on server, so the cable modem is going there, as is the other network card in which the modem connects. So my question is, if I add a 3rd network card to this server PC, can I use 2 inverted cables to connect to the other 2 clients PC? The server is gonna be windows 98 SE, one PC is win 98 SE too and mine, the best, is XP. I do this because I don't wanna keep mine always on, so please, don't try to convince me to use the best as a server... ITS A NOOO The idea behind this is to save me from paying the HUB. Please, don't tell me they are not THAT expensive. I rather save the money for something else. Any ideas about how to do this, greatly appreciated. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
On 7 Feb 2006 20:01:58 -0800, Starriol wrote:
Please, don't tell me they are not THAT expensive. I rather save the money for something else. Any ideas about how to do this, greatly appreciated. Your network will never work in an optimal fashion if you jury-rig it like that. Rube Goldberg devices are fun to watch; unless you are trying to do actual, serious work with them. -- Norman ~Oh Lord, why have you come ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum |
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