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[Strutter]

What would I require to connect two computers in the home via a network?

There is one computer (server) with XP Pro upstairs, and a workstation
downstairs running 2000,
approx 6 metres of cabling away. I have two network cards in the server, one
for the Internet connection, and one for networking. The workstation has a
single network connection. Would I need a booster/hub in-between, or would a
direct cable over a 6 metre connection with a crossover cable work okay?

Thanks

Strutter

 

[Butterfield]

What would I require to connect two computers in the home via a network?

There is one computer (server) with XP Pro upstairs, and a workstation
downstairs running 2000,
approx 6 metres of cabling away. I have two network cards in the server, one
for the Internet connection, and one for networking. The workstation has a
single network connection. Would I need a booster/hub in-between, or would a
direct cable over a 6 metre connection with a crossover cable work okay?

Thanks

Strutter

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm/printable
Gotta go...
Butterfield

 

[Strutter]

Have had a bit of a recalculation, and 10metres would be nearer the target.

Would a crossover cable work alright at this length?

Thanks,

Strutter

 

[jch]

Try it and see. Crossover cables really aren't recommended though. A router
is really the ideal method for networking. Since you're using ICS, you
should at least use a hub or switch. At any rate, ethernet cable runs are
supposed to be good for up to 100m.

 

[Jeff S.]

Try it and see. Crossover cables really aren't recommended though. A router
is really the ideal method for networking. Since you're using ICS, you
should at least use a hub or switch. At any rate, ethernet cable runs are
supposed to be good for up to 100m.

With only two computers on the network, a router, switch or hub would
not add anything significant. However, the PC with two network cards
will need to be set up to do Network Address Translation (NAT)and act as
the router between the local network and the internet and thus it would
need to be on anytime you are using either PC on the net.