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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: MPTheory on April 25, 2005, 06:58:40 AM

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: MPTheory on April 25, 2005, 06:58:40 AM

I was wondering if anyone knew if you could network 2 computers using a USB cable.  I dont have a hub or switch to work with, but I do have a USB cable that has the same plug on both ends.  

Ideas???

Title: Re: USB PC to PC network
Post by: §ôµÏG®ïñD on April 25, 2005, 08:10:52 AM

You don\'t need a switch or hub to link 2 pcs.


If both pcs had Lan ports or Nics. Just get a cross-over cable and connect the 2 together.

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: MPTheory on April 25, 2005, 08:45:52 AM

I was going to do that, but I only have one LAN port on both computers and I need one to be connected to the already existing network.

on top of that, I dont have any ends for CAT5 connetors so I cant even make a cable.  Thats why I was trying to find an alternate solution.

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: mm on April 25, 2005, 02:54:32 PM

USB networking is a world of hurt you don\'t want to get into

go down to the local PC shop/compusa/bestbuy and get a x-over cable

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: MPTheory on April 26, 2005, 06:47:30 AM

I guess Ill also have to install a second Ethernet card too then.. no biggie I guess

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: JBean on April 26, 2005, 06:53:03 AM

what\'s a second ethernet card?  Like 9 bucks?

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: MPTheory on April 26, 2005, 07:31:24 AM

thats why I said no biggie.. If this was a home project, I wouldn\'t even say a word, but to have to go thru all the garbage, just because I can\'t use the unplugged switch sitting in the netorking room, Im a little agrovated with the whole situation.  What would take 2 minutes,  has turned into this retarded, long drawn out wild goose chace.

Title: USB PC to PC network
Post by: mm on April 26, 2005, 02:37:04 PM

spend 20$ and get it over with