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Originally Posted by maxx freak  Okay, so a crossover cable plugs into the Ethernet ports? How does it differ from a normal Ethernet cable? And if I have an extra Ethernet cable I can just do this?
Comp 1----->-->--ethernet cable--->--->------Router------<------<---ethernet cable----<------Comp 2 |
If you plan to use a centralized network (ie: with a router), you will need to use
straight through patch cables. If you want to use non-centralized networking (ie: one cable connecting two computers directly), you will need the aforementioned
crossover cable. Both should be available at CompUSA, RadioShack or some other electronics store. Unless you talk to some retarded troll at the store where you're going to, you
should be able to just walk in and say "hey, I want to connect 2 computers directly together, what cable do I need?" and they should know what to hook you up with.