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Networking 2 laptops
- Thread starter buena
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YOu would use a cat5 crossover cable. And probably have to implement a protocol in CP networks. And implement file&print sharing, then share a drive. Both machines on the same workgroup with different identifications.
Once everything is implemented correctly you click on network neighborhood and find the other machine. Map a network drive and put it somewhere where you can access it.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
Once everything is implemented correctly you click on network neighborhood and find the other machine. Map a network drive and put it somewhere where you can access it.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
TekTippy4U
Technical User
to add;
Both laptops have NICs?
I think you'll want to use the NetBEUI protocol, not tcp/ip
if you're using pcmcia cards you'll probably need a hub or a switch.
If NICs aren't involved then a DCC (Direct Cable Connection) is what you need
TT4U
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Both laptops have NICs?
I think you'll want to use the NetBEUI protocol, not tcp/ip
if you're using pcmcia cards you'll probably need a hub or a switch.
If NICs aren't involved then a DCC (Direct Cable Connection) is what you need
TT4U
Notification:
These are just my thoughts....and should be carefully measured against other opinions.
Backup All Important Data/Docs
buena,
What both laptops have would help curb your advice.
Assuming that you have NIC's in both, then a crossover cable would work fine without the need for a hub or switch (both of which aren't bad alternatives though). Since they are both running 98, then the NetBEUI or TCP/IP protocol would work fine.
This site should have some basic answers for you:
~cdogg
[tab]"All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind";
[tab][tab]- Aristotle
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
What both laptops have would help curb your advice.
Assuming that you have NIC's in both, then a crossover cable would work fine without the need for a hub or switch (both of which aren't bad alternatives though). Since they are both running 98, then the NetBEUI or TCP/IP protocol would work fine.
This site should have some basic answers for you:
~cdogg
[tab]"All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind";
[tab][tab]- Aristotle
[tab][navy]For general rules and guidelines to get better answers, click here:[/navy] faq219-2884
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