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    Link 2 PC's together.

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by justin15, Feb 11, 2007.

  1. justin15

    justin15 Notebook Evangelist

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    I need to do what the title says, but I can only use things I have here.

    For some reason, the PC I am getting files from, when I share the folder on the network, it doesn't show in My network place's. (I have also tried entering it myself "//NAME/NAME". Still nothing.

    I only cat5 cables, and a USB-to-USB cable somewhere, and thats it.

    Anything I can do?

    I need to get this done ASAP
     
    justin15, Feb 11, 2007
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    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    You need a Cat5 Crossover Ethernet Cable. You can recognise that by looking at the ends of the cables. The pattern of coloured wires should be the same if its a crossover cable. If your not using a Crossover cable, it wont work.
     
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    justin15 Notebook Evangelist

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    Most I got is a normal CAT5... Theres know way I can do something with that?
     
    justin15, Feb 11, 2007
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