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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 :P 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.
This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third
network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. -- 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 oups.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 :P 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.
This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third
network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. -- 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 oups.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 :P 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.
29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure
-- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. -- 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 oups.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 :P 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.
29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure
-- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. -- 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 oups.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 :P 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.
Indeed - now if only the OP will honor our advice.
-- 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 "Haggis" wrote in message ... 29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure -- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
Indeed - now if only the OP will honor our advice.
-- 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 "Haggis" wrote in message ... 29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure -- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
I sometimes take the hard road , just to see if "it" can be done..
but in these type of things....simple is better : (now where are my crossover cables and NIC's ....g) Dave "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... Indeed - now if only the OP will honor our advice. -- 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 "Haggis" wrote in message ... 29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure -- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
I sometimes take the hard road , just to see if "it" can be done..
but in these type of things....simple is better : (now where are my crossover cables and NIC's ....g) Dave "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... Indeed - now if only the OP will honor our advice. -- 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 "Haggis" wrote in message ... 29.99$ for a router w/NAT ? too easy! and more stable/secure -- Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's Windows support http://www.aumha.org "Richard G. Harper" wrote in message ... This is what I refer to as a "penny wise, pound foolish" plan. A third network card will only be a few bucks less than a small workgroup hub or router and the router will be a lot more dependable. |
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Can I create a network without a hub/switch or router? I mean, 3 PC and 3 net cards.
In article .com,
"Starriol" wrote: 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 :P 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. A server running Windows Me or Windows XP can share its Internet connection with two other computers over two different network cards, but a server running Windows 98 SE can't. Sorry. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm |
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