From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: July 20, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: two computers on one cable
>
> Leo,
> i have 2 computers with high configuration with 10/100 mbps lancard .
>
> both computers are connected in one room.From main switch
> only 1 lan cable came in room . now both user want to access
> internet with same lan cable (which came from main
> switch).and both want to share each other data also.
>
> is it possible to connect them and allow them to access
> internet with only single lan cable.
>
> i tried to connect by installed 2 lan cards in one computer
> and connect same machince with other using reverse cable but
> i m unable to solve same problem . so plz help me
What you tried is possible, but there are problems that could
result.
My strong recommendation is to get a hub, or a router, and
connect the two using that. Which to get depends on what's
on the other end of that cable ... if there's a router there,
then a hub is appropriate. If it's a direct connection to the
internet, then a router would be called for.
http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html
has some of the general concepts.
Leo
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