[SOLVED] Is It Possible To Connect Two Computers Without Hub?

Viabobed · 01-17-2005, 09:43 AM

Hi, Let me give you some background information before I ask the question. I have two computers one is a Xp Sp2 pro laptop and another which is a XP SP2 Home. I want to make a small network to share files and printer capabilities, but I only have one dsl modem. Is it possible to connect both computers to the same modem one through USB and another through the ethernet connection? If not can I use that modem to somehow network the computers? Im almost pretty sure you can't do that so I have one more question, Can I make a Network having the host computer on dsl and the guest connecs through dial-up?

Thanks

dai · 01-17-2005, 10:23 AM

connect the two comps with a nic card and a cross over cable
the second computer will access the internet through your main computer,but it will have to be on for it to be able to
or use a router

Viabobed · 01-17-2005, 10:42 AM

Thanks A Lot....
I guess I'll try that out. One thing only whats a nic card?

dai · 01-17-2005, 10:45 AM

ethernet card

**crazijoe** · 01-17-2005, 11:51 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...onn_overvw.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;306126

01-17-2005, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Viabobed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 85 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	[SOLVED] Is It Possible To Connect Two Computers Without Hub? Hi, Let me give you some background information before I ask the question. I have two computers one is a Xp Sp2 pro laptop and another which is a XP SP2 Home. I want to make a small network to share files and printer capabilities, but I only have one dsl modem. Is it possible to connect both computers to the same modem one through USB and another through the ethernet connection? If not can I use that modem to somehow network the computers? Im almost pretty sure you can't do that so I have one more question, Can I make a Network having the host computer on dsl and the guest connecs through dial-up? Thanks

01-17-2005, 11:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
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01-17-2005, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 42,026 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	connect the two comps with a nic card and a cross over cable the second computer will access the internet through your main computer,but it will have to be on for it to be able to or use a router

01-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Viabobed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 85 OS: Windows Xp Sp3	Thanks A Lot.... I guess I'll try that out. One thing only whats a nic card?

01-17-2005, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 42,026 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	ethernet card