SETTING UP 2 DESKTOPS TO COMMUNICATE

[Louis]

I'm attempting to set up a two-computer network for connection and file
sharing, etc. One of the desktop is Win XP and the Other windows Vista.
What do I need, Hub, Switch or just connect the 2 computer with a ethernet
cable.. please help

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

It is better to have a switch. Alternatively, you can connect to two
computers using crossover cable.
peer to peer workgroup setup
Cable or crossover cable - if you have only computers and save some
money, you can have a crossover cable to connect those machines directly.
Configuration ...
www.howtonetworking.com/workgroupsetup.htm

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[smlunatick]

It is better to have a switch. Alternatively, you can connect to two
computers using crossover cable.
peer to peer workgroup setup
      Cable or crossover cable - if you have only computers and save some
money, you can have a crossover cable to connect those machines directly.
Configuration ...
     www.howtonetworking.com/workgroupsetup.htm

It would be more affordable to use a broadband router since it would
permit the sharing of some type of "always on" Internet (DSL or Cable.)