can i network a mac and a pc together via a network ethernet cable?
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http://www.homepcnetwork.com/pcmacovrf.htm\nthis article has information on networking macs and pcs'.
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I am not a Mac person, but I don't think that matters in this case. I assume you've got your DSL modem connected to the wall jack, and your 2 port router connected to the DSL modem. Can you connect to the internet if you connect your pc or Mac directly to the DSL modem? If this works and connecting through the router *doesn't* work, there are a few things to check. It could be an issue of the ISP knowing the MAC address of your pc and of your Mac, but it doesn't recognize the MAC address of the router. In the router configuration, probably under advanced settings, there should be an option for "cloning" a Mac address. If one or the other of your machines can connect to the internet when connected directly to the modem, it is the MAC address of *that* machine that you'll want to clone. To get the MAC address on a Windows box, click Start -> Run and type "cmd" to get to a command prompt. Then type "ipconfig /all" (without the quotes, of course). Copy down the "Physical Address" of your network card. Then enter this as the "cloned" MAC address on your router. It may be necessary to do a soft reset of the router at that point. Once it comes back up, the ISP's network will think that your router is in fact your PC, and everything should work just fine. At that point, you should be able to connect both computers to the router and all should be well. If not, while you have both computers connected to the router, see what IP address each has. If neither has an IP address (they should have private IP addresses, something like 192.168.1.x or 192.168.0.x), then in your router settings, you'll want to enable DHCP. If however, your router does not offer DHCP, then you'll need to do something like get an old PC (seriously...something like a 400Mhz will do just fine), install a 2nd ethernet card, and then install Smoothwall or IPCop on it. These will handle the DHCP stuff for you (in addition to providing you with an excellent perimeter firewall). In this case, your setup will go from wall to DSL modem to Smoothwall/IPCop box to router.
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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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yes but not to the same router.  You can only route thru one cable modem on each pc.  However you can use them and setup a VPN so the two networks are shareable.
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It's actually possible with some broadband routers. If it has both a usb and an ethernet connection, try installing the usb on one and the ethernet on the other.
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well.... you said network cards....\n\nso this states to me a pci based mac that doesnt have an in-built network socket (am i correct?)\n\nthe guy above did say it could be as easy as windows file sharing, but i really really think it would be much easier with some sort of a dhcp switch box or a cheap router as both of these sort out any mess of connections, alls is needed is to tell the mac where the windows pc is via ip connection to a foler and bingo , instant file sharing possible (BUT, this os osx information)\n\nif you want to SHARE like a windows pc on anything os 9.x or below  id suggest looking up Dave 5.1 or below  (there is an osx version but really... its already ready to do what dave does in osx so its rather pointless on anything above os 9.x to use dave)\n\n\np.s dave is not free , you do get a trial, and boy when i had a go at that with the os8.6 and 9.2 & 9.4  (9.4 is the osx updated os9) it worked REALLY REALLY good, it shared folders, it logged into a domain created on a linux box acting like a windows server,  and it played doom3 networked which is really really funny and awesome\n\ni know im babbling on but there is a point to my madness lol..  i just hope its seen and understood
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Yes it is possible.  If you are using a windows network, the   configuration is almost identical to that of having 2 wired computers. \n\n1. Configure all computers on the network to have the same workgroup\n\n2. Enable file and printer sharing on both systems\n\nThe configuration all depends on which operating system you are running.
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u can connect 2 computers with out using any hardware only juss a small cable only. called "crossover cable" u can make it in home if u had a hardware knowledg.\nor else contact u r nearst system dealer.\n\nthis cable is connects the 2 systems using lan card.
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First, get an ethernet hub or switch. (If you're going to connect more than two computers then a switch is a better choice)\nMake sure you have an eternet port on each. (If they are different speeds, they'll need to either be 10/100 capable, or you'll need a 10/100 hub or switch. (Of course if you have gigabit, you'll need to account for that as well)\n\nOnce you connect the computers, setup networking on Windows. You'll need to do a little configuration, but the wizard makes it easy. You might have to make one a DHCP server, unless you have a router on the network. If you've got Cable or DSL, the router that you are using for that has DHCP which will setup the IP address of each computer.
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Yes you can do that...provided you have an ethernet card in each system...you then need what is called a "null" cable or you will need a HUB...you can then do a peer to peer network....Google it and you will find the ways to do it step by step
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laptop and desktop?..\n\ngoto network connection properties of both computers, enter IP address and subnet mask on both computers to the same subnet and use a 'cross over' cable to connect both. And yes, better if they are in the same workgroup!
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Windows ME you mean?\n\nYes of course - either buy an ethernet cross-over cable and network them together, or plug them both into a networking switch.\n\nAssign them both similar IP addresses ie\n\n192.168.1.1 for the PC\n255.255.255.0 subnet mask\n\n192.168.1.2 for the laptop\n255.255.255.0\n\nMake sure they're both in the same workgroup and all you need to do now is share the files and you're done.
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u could great a network if both machines have network cards and booth running windows xp and u would just need a crossover cable. \nand below is the guide.\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx\n\nor if the main pc has a dvd writer u can burn it all to 1 dvd disk\nor use the pen drive between.
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TAKE A CROSS CABLE, IF ITS WINDOWS XP AND HAS A LAN CARD. CONFIGURE LAN AND TRANSFER.\nEASIER IF U HAVE AN EXTERNALL HARD DRIVE.
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Yes there are lots of different ways to accomplish this.\n\nIf both computers have network cards you can use a crossover cable(network cable with specific wires crossed) to connect them setup ip addresses and file sharing.\n\nUse a router or switch and plug them both in with regular network cables. \n\nUse serial cables and setup a direct connection.\n\nIf both have wireless cards you can setup an adhoc network between the two or get a wireless router and plug one in and have the other wireless.
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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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It's hard to answer this question with so little information. Are the two computers currently connected in any way (Ethernet cable, router, wireless network)? Do you want them to share an Internet connection?\n\nPlease provide more information and I'll edit this answer to be more detailed. Thanks!\n\nEDIT: Thanks for the additional info. It sounds like the two computers are networked already, and you want to be able to share files between them. That's not difficult. To share folders on the Windows box so your Mac can see them, use the Sharing and Security tabs in the Properties dialog to control sharing settings. If you also want the Windows box to be able to see your Mac's files, then on your Mac, go to System Prefs | Sharing and turn on the "Windows file sharing" option.\n\nIn both cases, I strongly recommend that you set a password for your account before you do this. Otherwise, you run the risk of anyone connecting to your computer and reading your files.\n\nIf you need more help with this, feel free to contact me at marnen AT marnen DOT org.