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How to network 2 computers?

How do i network 2 computers with just a modem and a ethernet cable and 2 phone lines?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If the two pc's are close to each other connect them with network cards and a crossover cable. they are all fairly cheap and available at any computer store. then follow the networking wizard in windows network setup.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Safest way is to get a small hub ($29.00 or less on ebay)

    and ehternet cards that ran about $1 each, for Intel with the

    boot prom for PXE booting, and cables were $1 at Dollar Tree, though now, I make my own, having spent about $59 for 500 feet of Cat5e wire and the crimpers, ends,tester, boots,...

  • 4 years ago

    you pick a crossover community cable to connect 2 computers instantly, in the different case use a change/hub!? once you've the crossover cable and this nevertheless does no longer tutor a connection then you definately may have a defective cable, in case your cable is fantastic then i propose you examine the gadget manager on your pc to analyze your community playing cards are put in wisely. if no longer then uninstall and reinstall! desire this facilitates!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you realize you are going to have to give us ALL the details about you situation if you want an answer

    are they in the same location?

    do both of them have internet acess?

    what operating systems are in them?

    do they have network cards?

    do you have some money to buy some cheap componants that you might need to to what you want to do?

    ect..ect...ect....

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  • THIS IS SIMPLE JUST MAKE AN X - OVER CABLE ALSO KNOWN AS A CROSS OVER CABLE. THATS ALL AND U ARE THERE.

  • 1 decade ago

    check out layout 1 in the DIY article attached.

    http://www.microdiy.co.uk/DownLoads/InfoSheets/How...

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