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Old 18-May-06, 06:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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could i just use an ethiernet cord and hook two comps together and trasfer files or would i need a special setup? if so links to hardware would be apreicated.
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You need something known as a crossover cable. It's just an ethernet cable wired a tad different.
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Here ya go...This might be useful (See attachment)
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Yea use a crossover cable. If u already got a Straight cable but no crossover u can get a little coupling that crosses it over.

here a good deal http://www.outletpc.com/c0229.html
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thanks all, i found a little keychain crossover on thinkgeek for like 5$.
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