Re: [OT] PC NETWORKING QUESTIONS

[Tony Butler <lists@xxxxxxx>]

Quoting Frank Mc Alinden <fmcalind@xxxxxxx>:

> Hi All
>         Im about to have my first go at pc networking and need some
> guidance. I purchased a refurbished computer for my sons to use and
the
> young guy in the shop told me i dont need any hubs or routers at this
stage
> since theres only 2 computers involved..I bought 2 network cards and
the guy
> said its just a matter of using the install wizard on the second
computer
> (didnt mention my main computer)..Do i need to use the wizard on the
main
> computer..??? (ip addresses???).........

Frank,

If you are just connecting two PC's together, you need a cross-over cable
between the two.  I don't know what this wizard is he is talking about.
Make sure TCP/IP is installed on both machines and the easiest is to set
the
IP's manually to non routable addresses  - eg 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2.
I guess you need to run the connection sharing thingy on yuor main PC, but
I
have no experience with that.
A 4 port hub or switch (preferable) is pretty cheap these days and I would
be
inclined to go that route myself to be honest.
Your main machine will need to be switched on if you are using ICS.

HTH,

Tony