point to point wired ethernet.

[cascade]

I have 2 computers (both running Win Xp Pro), a laptop and a desktop both
have different brand of NIC namely Intel Pro/100 Network Connection for my
laptop and D-Link DFE 528TX for my desktop.

I do not have any hubs or switches just 2 Ethernet cards. Can I connect them
together without hubs/switches like setting up an ad-hoc in wireless
networking?

I tried to connect both cards with a RJ-45 cable but neither one of the
computers is able to detect each other through home networking setup in Win
Xp Pro. Advise is needed. Thank you for reading.

 

[Edgar]

When connecting two computers together using an RJ-45
cable you must use what is called a crossover cable.
There are 8 wires in an RJ-45 and in a standard cable the
wires go straight through from one plug to the other
(probably what you are using now). On a crossover cable
the 1st/3rd and 2nd/6th wires are swapped on either end so
you don't need a hub.

Hope this helps.

 

[pat]

Anon,

I have a Linksys 4 port 10/100 MB hub. They sell for
around $25.00. Go buy one, connect the PCs to it (don't
use the uplink port!!), and you're done.

Failing that, what you want to do (not really!) is to
cross connect the wires in the RJ-45 cables. You can
find out how to do this using a Google search or some
such, but believe me - it isn't worth it!

Pat

 

[cascade]

I'm not aware of the existence of crossover cable after both of you (Edgar
and pat) told me so!!! Thank you very much. I really appreciate it!!

 

[John]

I had the same problem a while ago.

What you can do if you haven't already, is check that
both ethernet cards are working properly and try
running 'set up small home or office network' option. Do
this first with the computer you want to be the host.

As you go through the wizard you can select the
appropriate options that determine which computer is the
main host for other computers. Run the same connection
wizard on the second computer and choose the appropriate
options.

If you are still stuck, give us a yell!

Regards,
John