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Question by david norman
Submitted on 11/11/2003
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i am trying to connect 2 home computers, so as to enable file sharing. one system is connected to internet through dialup modem. i do not need the other system to connect to internet. i was told i could connect via a "crossover" cable, not using hub or router. (rj 45) have tried 2 different cables, but am missing something in the setup procedure. where can i find the specific steps to do this? thanks, david

Answer by Trev
Submitted on 11/23/2003
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Your crossover cable should cross wires 1 and 2, and 3 and 6. ie, on one end, swap 1 & 2, and swap 3 & 6. Leave them as is on the other end. - once you have a correctly configured cable, the two pcs should see each other - assuming you have drivers etc installed!

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