Do I need a hub?

[Python]

Hi,
I am trying to connect just two computers using the cable that looks like phone wire (forget whats it's called). Do I need a hub for this to work?

Thanx, TkT

[Josh]

If you are only planning on connecting TWO computers together, you can connect them directly to each other by using a Cross-over cable. To connect any more than two computers to each other, you will need a hub. I have a txt file with the wiring diagram for a regular cable and a crossover cable. Send me a e-mail if you want a copy of this txt file, I would post it here but the formatting will get screwed up.

Josh

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[DougM]

Crossover cable
http://www.digitalmx.com/wires/peer.html
http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/LANs/cabling-faq/faq-doc-12.html

[cautery]

If your going to use a cross-over cable, it's a lot easier to just order the thing (not very expensive) from Tech America www.techam.com

Clay

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[DougM]

www.buycomp.com also has them chea, about $4.00 I think + shipping.

[Python]

Thanks for the reply's guys!

[GamerBoyFranco]

welcome

[GamerBoyFranco]

if you need a router call us

[GamerBoyFranco]

i have a router

[GamerBoyFranco]

better than hubs

[shuuro]

You can connect TWO Computers using Cross-Over cable...

One end :

1 White/Orange
2 Orange
3 White/Green
4 Blue
5 White/Blue
6 Green
7 White/Brown
8 Brown

Other End:

1 White/Green
2 Green
3 White/Orange
4 White/Blue
5 Blue
6 Orange
7 White/Brown
8 Brown

It is possible to connect more than TWO PCs using dual NIC...whitout a HUB/Switch...