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    Odd Networking Question:

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Tip, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. Tip

    Tip Notebook Consultant

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    Is there an easy way to connect

    Laptop A <------> Laptop B

    To each other (creating network) Without being connected to internet, or having any device to be plugged in? :)
     
    Tip, Feb 22, 2009
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Yes, a crossover network cable. Plug one end into each computer, then manually set the IP addresses of the computers. Will function as a normal network, though it will be a small one :)
     
    Hep!, Feb 22, 2009
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  3. Tip

    Tip Notebook Consultant

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    Very nice - I knew there would be an easy way
     
    Tip, Feb 22, 2009
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    if you dont have a cross over cable you can get a usb to usb cable that some companies sell...but this only is to transfer files. Else you can get a cheap switch and 2 regular patch cables.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 22, 2009
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  5. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    make sure it is labeled as a CROSSOVER cable. A typical network cable will not work...it is a special cable
     
    gerryf19, Feb 22, 2009
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  6. aidil

    aidil Notebook Evangelist

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    Or you could set up a wireless ad-hoc connection, given the fact that recent laptops equipped with wireless adapters.
     
    aidil, Feb 22, 2009
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