Hi
I have LAN cards with RJ-45 ports which  I assume are network cards. What I
did was disconnect the RJ-45 cable from my cable modem and connected the two
computers together. However, when I access the "Direct Cable Connection" box
to check the  settings I only have  the parallel port and the serial ports.
I pressed "Install New Ports" but nothing happens. This is  where I am
stuck.
I am using these ports for my cable modem to  get on the  internet so the
computer knows they are there.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You
Jim Markellos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Glazier" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Parallel cable connecting two computers


> I should not have been so quick to say it was slow... (But it is...)
> If you are moving very little it is "fast enough"...
> (Example: I use a dial-up ISP since it is "fast enough" <grin>)
>
> NICs are network cards. And a cross-over cable is what you can
> use to connect two NICs when you only have two machines and
> do not want to buy (or need) a hub or something more expandable.
>
> What I'm saying is -- start a little network -- if you move stuff around
> enough to make it worth it. (Only you will know...)
> It depends on your level of comfort with technology.
> How involved do you want to get...
> Networking is the modern way of doing it, but has a lot of "set up"
> and settings.   (And upkeep...)
> And it ties the machines together and exposes them to more security
> risks than if left apart.
> With sharing equipment (printers, modems, hard drives, etc...) it can
> turn out to be cheaper than buying "everything" for each computer.
> (There are limitations sometimes with what will work across a network...
> All the normal hidden "Gotchas" will still get you eventually...)
>
> Other options to move stuff around -- (I forget the original question...)
> You could use "sneaker net" -- floppies at 1.4 M,
> Giant sneaker net,  -- LS-120s at 120M,
> or Zip Drives at 100M,
> (and becoming more popular) CD-Rs at 700M (using a burner or two).
> All have their costs and benefits. (And upkeep...)
>
>                           Rick Glazier
>

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