RJ45 Ethernet Cable.

[Simon]

I have 2 computer and i want to set-up a LAN so i can play multiplayer games
both computers are running Win XP home edition

one machine has a (sis 900 pci fast Ethernet adapter) the other one has a
(via
Rhine II fast Ethernet adapter)

So my question is do i just need a RJ45 Ethernet Cable to connect them? or
do i need to also get something else?

Regards
Simon

 

[Simon]

Ok thanks i see what your saying and it all makes sense thanks for that.

Kind Regards
Simon

 

[Guest]

hello, yes im afraid you do, u'll need a networking hub
into which both RJ-45 Wires will come into and then u
have 2 install the networking wizard on both. this (on
XP) should do it itself instead of you having to put all
of the settings on urself. Then, on my network places,
click add place, and then click on the drop down menu
further on and click on ur second computer, do this on
the second computer for the first one and then u should
be able to access them both easily

 

[John E. Carty]

Why not just use a crossover cable???

hello, yes im afraid you do, u'll need a networking hub
into which both RJ-45 Wires will come into and then u
have 2 install the networking wizard on both. this (on
XP) should do it itself instead of you having to put all
of the settings on urself. Then, on my network places,
click add place, and then click on the drop down menu
further on and click on ur second computer, do this on
the second computer for the first one and then u should
be able to access them both easily