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madscientist
Starting Member
United Kingdom
26 Posts |
 Posted - 29 Apr 2002 : 11:44:51
Is there any way to use ethernet without a hub or crossover cable?
i have finaly got ethernet cards for my lcs and am trying to connect at least one of them to an imac.
I dont think there is a way, but i want to be sure before i go out and buy a hub. |
bigsadhu
Junior Member
Cayman Island
462 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2002 : 14:48:12
If you only want to connect two machines at a time then the crossover cable will be by far your cheapest option. Go for the hub only if you need more than 2 macs networked simultaneously.I find it handy to have a 6 inch crossover cable and a female-female RJ-45 adaptor, into which you can plug any standard ethernet cable as an extender. Cheers!
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madscientist
Starting Member
United Kingdom
26 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2002 : 15:02:37
so thats a resounding "no".
damn.
oh well now ill have to go get a hub, thanks anyway.....if it moves, shoot it
if it doesnt move, hack it
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~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2002 : 18:31:14
Why, how else did you think that you could connect two RJ-45 sockets?  ~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
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Trash80toG-4
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USA
2899 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2002 : 20:38:12
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Marchie
Chaplain
USA
911 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2002 : 12:33:36
Ok.. why don't you want to use a crossover cable?It's cheaper than a hub! ~Marchie ~Chaplain Marchie Holder of the Compact Mac -
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madscientist
Starting Member
United Kingdom
26 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2002 : 12:42:21
i was assuming that you couldnt get away without a hub, but just wanted to be sure
besides, im irish, i feel it is my duty to ask stupid questions (note the new motto)
i will proably just make a crossover with the straight through cable until i can be bothered getting a hubim irish, it is my duty to ask stupid questions. (macs liberated:3 (well, its only been 2 months....) |
TiMacLover
Senior Member
USA
1282 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2002 : 12:45:45
I think Hub'sa re the cheaper way, I got mien for $2 one eBay!Jeremy "I'll see you on the Dark Side Of The Moon" - Pink Floyd Covert Ops
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no hub?
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