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Computer Usage Columns - Tip Off Connecting computers without hub
If I have more than two computers to be networked, can I install two Ethernet cards in each computer except one computer and connect one to another with Ethernet cable and run network set-up wizard in all computers without using Ethernet Hub? S. Srinivasan
If both computers have Ethernet adapters, and you're not using a hub, switch, or router to connect the PCs, you can use an Ethernet cross-over cable. It is possible to connect the PCs through crossover cable. (To know more about cross-over cable, you can look up this URL: http://www.conniq.com/Glossary_C.htm). These are the steps to be followed: 1. Please connect the computers together with a crossover cable to the ethernet card 2. Set the IP address on the computers. Go to Start {gt} Settings {gt}Control Panel {gt} Network Connections. 3. Look for your Local Area Connection ethernet adapter, right-click and choose properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and choose properties. 5. Assign the IP address for all the network cards with the same subnet mask. 6. Choose OK then OK/close again. 7. Check the Connection by pinging the other IP address. If you get the reply, then the connectivity is OK. To share your files, please right-click on any folder and choose 'Sharing' to make them shared.
Solution by Bharath Kumar V
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