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Ferna	posted 02-17-2001 04:31 PM When I walk into __(insert stores name)___, what should I shop for to connect two computers together? I need to share hard drives, printers, scsi, etc. What all do i need? Do i need a server?
crazy lou	posted 02-17-2001 04:39 PM they have a bunch of different systems for this, we have one at work. They have USB, firewire, 10/100 all that crazy stuff The January issue of computer shopper had a little article about the different kinds and the drawbacks and all that The basic system we have came with a hub and 2 cards with other cards being sold seperately. It cost about $70 i think and is totally expandable. If you want to know what kind it was or anything like that drop an email and i'll get the name for you later TOm ------------------ What everyone seems to forget is that once we look past race, religion, gender, and all that, everyone on this planet is first and foremost... ...a PERSON new and improved links(added to 02/11/01)
Scooby	posted 02-17-2001 05:06 PM I you have got network cards on both computers you could use a cross over cable.. you don't need an expensive hub for that.. And I thing you can connect two computers togheter trough the printer ports.. or maby that is just for gaming...? I don't know.. ------------------ fxscooby DreamFX
DigiteyeZ	posted 02-17-2001 06:10 PM you don't need a server. you want to do a simple peer-to-peer network, using one machine as the base machine. Get a 4-port hub (for expandability, not too expensive). Using two 10/100 Ethernet cards ($15-50)should work fine for connecting your computers. You'll need two CAT-5 cables (appropriate lengths, give yourself some extra to spare). These you'll connect from each computer (from the Ethernet card) to the hub. You'll set one computer connected to the printer you're using (parallel/USB/etc.), and then choose to share that printer from your Printers box in Control Panel. For hard drives, you do the same thing, you just right click on them in My Computer, choose Sharing..., and name them appropriately. When you say SCSI, you mean you want to share a SCSI device, like a scanner or JAZ drive? JAZ or similar drive can be shared the same way as a hard drive. For scanners, i haven't tried it... You could also choose to "map" each hard drive, creating a seperate drive letter for each that sometimes other computers can access faster (mainly useful on NT). To be simple, though, i would stick with just sharing your drives. if you have any other questions, feel free to email me, or post here.
cdolsen	posted 02-17-2001 06:52 PM If you're using win 98/me on both systems, you can by up and running in 1/2 hour or less. 1. get 2 nic (network interface cards 10/100 mips rin $20, check www.pricewatch.com) 2. 1 crossover cable (www.pricewatch.com) 3. mount the cards and reboot both machines 4. go into my computer, left click each drive and select the type of sharing. 5. go into start-settings-pronter anf right click on your printer, setup the sharing options
I'm Scared Sarge	posted 02-18-2001 01:23 AM You can get NICS and crossover cables at Office Depot. $15 each for the NICS and $10 for the cable. For two computers, it should be a 40 dollar fix. ------------------ J.D. Morgan Visit No Budget Films at http://nbfilms.tripod.com
Paul D	posted 02-18-2001 01:11 PM Ive got 2 ethernet cards and a crossover cable works great for me.
Ferna	posted 02-18-2001 07:05 PM So no hub. Gotcha.
sausage	posted 02-19-2001 08:40 PM Forget hubs, forget NICs. If you want a quick cheap way to connect two machines, simply make or buy a Direct-cable (DCC) parallel to parallel compatible cable. Either use DCC (Direct cable connection)under windows or use INTERSVR / INTERLNK under DOS. If you are using linux, use PLIP. I have succesfully done this without servers or network cards on all three platforms. If you want the pinouts for the cable, let me know, and I'll put them on this post. ------------------ Sausage's Lounge Area
sausage	posted 02-19-2001 08:42 PM If anyone wants to build one of these cables, plans can be found here: http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Shores/2250/pinout.html#7A [This message has been edited by sausage (edited 02-21-2001).]

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