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12-16-2009, 05:45 PM
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Wired Network: PC1 -> PC2 -> Internet (crossover cable need?)
I have 2 PCs here. One of them connected to the internet 24/7, the other is just sitting there.
I tried the non-crossover cable, it gives me that exclaimation mark in the task bar, which say limited connectivity.
Do I need a crossover lan cable to get it working?
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12-16-2009, 06:47 PM
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It's not possible for anyone to answer your question without more info. Are the RJ45 port auto-sensing? If so, any cable will work.
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12-16-2009, 07:11 PM
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do you have 2 networks cards in one of the computers?... or you just want a local lan with no internet?
in the old days yes you need a crossover from PC to PC. appearttly the post above says some of them are now auto sensing.
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12-16-2009, 07:15 PM
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They should be auto sensing. What are you using for IP settings? Make sure they are on the same gateway.
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12-16-2009, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp
They should be auto sensing. What are you using for IP settings? Make sure they are on the same gateway.
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Well, if it's configured as PC1 -> PC2 -> Router, then PC1's gateway is PC2, while PC2's gateway is the Router.
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12-16-2009, 10:15 PM
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Wait, what is it he's trying to do? I assume he's just trying to network the two together.
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12-17-2009, 12:39 AM
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PC1: Wants to go on the Internet (not sharing files)
PC2: Connecting directly to the Internet (not sharing files)
Internet: through 3G USB dongle
What I am trying to do is to share the Internet only....I plugged in a regular network cable to the onboard RJ45 port on both PC, it is not detecting, all I see is an exclaimation mark
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12-17-2009, 06:56 PM
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Most likely need a crossover cable.
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12-18-2009, 12:31 PM
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No crossover required if you have a newer pc with auto-sensing RJ45 ports.
You'll have to "bridge" the network connection to the network port you're connecting the cable to on the PC with the internet connection.
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12-18-2009, 04:50 PM
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one PC is 8 yrs old...one is brand new.
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