Re: FN-FORUM: Networking 2 PCs

date posted 24th August 2003 12:52

Jonathan,

You must be a DLink reseller! I don't know of a single network card on
sale today that doesn't run under Win98. Choose the cheapest and a
crossover cable.=20

Personally, I use 3Com cards whenever possible, but for a simple setup
like this, it's not necessary.

Cheers,

Steve
PS. The difference between a switch and a hub is that a switch has the
ability to store and forward packets, whereas a hub just forwards
them, whether the hardware at the other end is listening or not. It
has nothing to do with the interface speed.

On 24 Aug 2003 11:38:57 -0000, you wrote:

>
>CAT5 UTP is just the cable, the e bit is metal sheilding round the 4 =
twisted
>pairs, has no bearing on whether its cross over or not :)
>
>But anyway back to the matter on hand.
>Use 2 DLink DFE530TX NICs, best on the market and they work on anything
>including OS/2, install ICS on one machine and let it set everythig up,
>thern crossover between them :)
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jonathan - Webpress Ltd" [EMAIL REMOVED]
>To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
>Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 3:18 AM
>Subject: Re: FN-FORUM: Networking 2 PCs
>
>
>>
>> Hi Nic,
>>
>> You would need to use a Cross Over Cable as appossed to CAT 5e cable, =
if
>> going down this path...
>>
>> Or you could use an USB Network Linkup Cable... about =A340 max... but=
I
>> personally do not like USB networking...
>>
>> Or a 5 port Hub...only runs at 10mb...
>>
>> Or my recommened option is to buy a 5 port Switch which will run at =
100mb.
>> The most stable option and one we use for workgrouping Win 98 systems.=
A
>> switch will cost you about =A330 max.
>>
>> Also you would need 2 CAT5e cables for use withe the Hub or =
Switch...one
>for
>> each PC.
>>
>> Let me know if you need more info.
>>
>> J
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nic Smith" [EMAIL REMOVED]
>> To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
>> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 11:03 AM
>> Subject: FN-FORUM: Networking 2 PCs
>>
>>
>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I need to network 2 PCs together. Both run Windows 98SE. I was =
thinking,
>> > all I need is ethernet cards in both, TCP/IP protocol installing =
with
>> > supporting IP addresses and a CAT 5e cable running from 1 PC to the
>> > other. This would work wouldn't it? I wouldnt need a router as its =
only
>> > the two PCs - or do i?
>> >
>> > Any help a bonus - thanks
>> >
>> > Nic Smith
>> >
>> >
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