what is the easiest way to set up a p2p network using cat 5 wire on an ethernet card?
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both system must have a network card (nic)\nu need a cross over network cable\nboth system must have same workgroup name\nthen share the folders\nif u want to access the internet- u need to install Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).\ndun forget your firewall - u need to allow access or the firewall will not allow u to access from the other system\nu can go to www.practicallynetworked.com to read all the tutorials on networking.
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You should use Cat 5 or 5e cabling to a switch or use a consumer level router with a switch built in. Once you have your computers cabled into the switch, load up TCP/IP on both. If you have a switch, you'll want to manually configure the IP addresses on each machine. If you have a router with a switch built in, you can use the router's DHCP feature to auto-assign IPs to the machines. \n\nMost routers come with a class C configuration, meant to provide addressing for 254 hosts, 192.168.0.1 is used most commonly. The subnet mask for class C addressing, for each machine, will be 255.255.255.0
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Configure the network adapters on both the PCs in Half Duplex mode and verify if this resolves the issue. This can be done as follows: -\nStep 1: Go to Start> Control Panel > and select Network connections.\n\nStep 2: Right click on your network card (for 2000 and XP only)and select Properties.\n\nStep 3: Select the Configure button.\n\nStep 4: Under the Advanced tab you will see two boxes; Property and Value. \n\nNote: Depending on the type of Ethernet card you are using the headings in the Property box will be slightly different.\n\nStep 5: Select each heading in the Properties box until the Value box displays the speed of your Ethernet card (it will look like this: Auto-Negotiation, 10Mb Full, 100 MB Half, etc..). You want to select 10mb Full Duplex.\n\nStep 6: Keep clicking OK until you get to the desktop. Your computer may ask you to reboot depending on the version of Windows you are running.
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The main part is you need some hardware.  Each computer you want to connect must have a network card (aka NIC/Ethernet Card), you need Cat5 cable to connect each one unless wireless, and either a hub, switch, or router.  If you are wanting to network them so that you can share internet you need to get a router.  There are many different brands out, truthfully most are the same.  I recommend you get either a Linksys or D-Link myself but what do I know...(just a network professional).  The router will either come in Wired or Wireless...just get what you need...if your connecting or want to connect with wireless you need to get wireless...if you do not want wireless get a regular router.  note on wireless: make sure its a 802.11G and the rest of the MANY options on wireless are useless for home.  Just a standard 802.11G will do everything you can want.  Once you get the hardware, Nics installed, and cabled up (router must be cabled to at least one pc to configure) then you can setup your system.  Configure the router to your ISP's specifications (consult ISP for information).  All PC configuration works with the default settings so you do not need to configure anything.  Best of luck to you, and remember...its REALLY NOT HARD AT ALL to setup a home network.
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Printer ethernet cards, stand alone print server or setting up a pc as a print server
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Using  a network cable (UTP) any cathegory \nconnect thos two laptops and use network setop wizard ..you will find network setup wizard in control panel at network connections\nUse the same ip class for both of the two laptops how to do that it's simple:\n1. Open control panel\n2. Open network connections\n3. Right click on the item spelled "Local area connection" and chose "properties" and then the "Local Area Connection" window will popup.\n4. In this window at the "general" tab in the box named "This connection uses the following items:" duble click on the "internet protocol(TCP/IP)\n5. The Internet Protocol window will popup. In this window click on the "Use The Following ip adderss:" and place this ip for the first laptop "192.468.3.1" and at the "Subnet Mask:" place 255.255.255.0 then click ok.\n\n~~Now for the second laptop use the same steps but place this ip addess 192.168.3.2 and the same Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0" click ok and presto you have a network connection!\n\nto transfere file use "My Network Places" will find that in the start menu or in "My Computer" on the left side of this window.\n\n!Dont forget you need to share the files before you can copy them using "my network palces" To share the files right click on the folder you wish to be shared and chose "properties" you will find the sharing options at the sharing tab of the window that had just poped up.\nYou Will know what you have to do once you are there :)\n!You can share an entite hard drive as well by doing the same step!!!\nThat's all you need to know about it!\nHappy shareing!\nDon't forget to vote my answer!\nGood Luck ;)\n\nOhh! and if you wish to create a wirless connetion between thos two laptops use thw wirless network setup wizard . You will find that in Control panel!\n\nthe shareing method it's the same . and the ip rules as well!!!\n\nThat all there is to know!\nHappy sharryng
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You have a few options.  If you want to run an Ethernet cable to the other computer, then you will need a router.  You could get a wireless card for the other computer as well.  You would need a wireless router for that.  Either way you will need a router.\n\nYou will connect the router directly to the modem.  Then each computer will connect to the router.
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A router isn't essential, though its certainly what I'd recommend. \n\nThe simplest (and cheapest) way to connect them is by a cross-over ethernet cable, which means that both PCs must have a network interface, either built in to the motherboard or through an add-on card. Of course this approach is only viable if you're able to route the cable through the house OK, you didnt say if the PCs would be in the same room.\n\nOnce you have this connection made use the 'network set up wizard' in Windows to configure your PC with ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) --- this will also allow you to create a floppy disc with which you can set up the other PC with the correct settings.\n\nUsing a router is very similar, though you'd need 2 'straight through ethernet cables' to connect each PC to the router. Your internet connection is then handled by the router which gives the security benefit of not exposing either machine to the internet, traffic is handled by the router on behalf of the PCs. Once again you'd need to be able to run the cables OK.\n\nIf running cables around isnt an option, you have the option of using a wireless router, at least for the connection from the second PC--one of them will have to be connected by ethernet cable to successfully set it up. \nBear in mind a wireless network isn't as secure as a wired one, if you do use this method please follow the advice at sites such as http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp and http://www.netgear.co.uk/securing_wireless_network.php ... if you do a google/yahoo search for 'securing a wireless network' you'll find lots of good sites..... and don't forget about popping into http://www.microsoft.com and checking put their security advice.\n\nIf all that seems complicated, dont worry...its really very simple, particularly with the configuration being 'wizard' driven.
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Check with your DSL  provider, they may be able to help you. Contact the maker of your Ethernet card, and see if you can download the proper drivers.
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Assuming you have modem - go with 'Windows network'\n\nOtherwise, crossover ehter net cable.
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Use an ethernet hub www.bestbuy.com that way you all can share the internet. I have the same situation I'm in the living room playing xbox live and my girls in the room playing world of warcraft on pc.It will add a couple of wires but it is so worth it.
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With LAN, just a crossover cable will suffice. with wifi then an absolute doddle.\n\nThere is a wizard to help you set the netwrk up, run it on both machines, make sure that both machines are marked belonging to the same group : mshome for example - and away you go.\n\nIf you have problems, please be a tiny bit more specific - eg; hardware or software queries.\n\nYou do *** NOT *** need a server to connect two PC's, you do not even need a hub.
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You got it, the best way is through a router.  Just make sure it's a router with a built in ethernet switch (it should have around 5 network ports in the back).  Because it has a built-in firewall, it will keep your network safe from outside attackers while still allowing you to share files!
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Cheapest: Buy a crossover cable and plug it into both PC's.\n\nBest: Buy a switch and two Cat5 cables. Connect each PC to the switch.
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Use a crossover cable between NICs on the machines. You can buy one or wire it up yourself. Once you have a link you just need to setup the IP properties as below and you should be able to talk to each other.\n\nIP Settings Computer 1\nIP: 192.168.1.1\nSubnet Mask: 255.255.255.0\nDefault Gateway: 192.168.1.1\n\nIP Settings Computer 2\nIP: 192.168.1.2\nSubnet Mask: 255.255.255.0\nDefault Gateway: 192.168.1.1\n\nThe wiring for a CAT 5 crossover is as follows\n\nEnd 1 Standard 568A\nPin 1 - White Green\nPin 2 - Green\nPin 3 - White Orange\nPin 4 - Blue\nPin 5 - White Blue\nPin 6 - Orange\nPin 7 - White Brown\nPin 8 - Brown\n\nEnd 2 Standard 568B\nPin 1 - White Orange\nPin 2 - Orange\nPin 3 - White Green\nPin 4 - Blue\nPin 5 - White Blue\nPin 6 - Green\nPin 7 - White Brown\nPin 8 - Brown
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buy a network card for about $10 bucks. \nor use a usb adpater to convert rj45 cat 5 to usb, but i would recommending using this.
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Easy!! What you need is just a crossed network cable (It's not the same as usual UTF5 cable in just that the TX and RX are swaped. Connect them together (I suppose than your machines already have LAN cards installed). And then follow network configuration wizard in Windows XP (something named like "setup network connection" in control panel).