Russell L. Harris a écrit : > * Baron Christophe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [070117 20:56]: > > I would need information on how to configure a local network between > > two computers with only a twisted rj45. > > Why mess around with a special crossover cable? Ethernet switches
Is it really more messy? I have no information about this. > have become so inexpensive that hardly anyone purchases an ethernet > hub, so you likely can find someone to give you a hub without charge. > And an ethernet switch (which can handle more traffic than can a hub) > can be purchased for US $5 to $10. > > The nice thing about a switch or hub is that (1) it allows you to use > common straight cables and (2) it has an LED which gives you a visual > indication of the amount of traffic flowing. > > RLH > Yes, but nothing is going through the line for now, and I would like it to do something. Learning and understanding before only buying more (if possible). Would it be different if it was straight with a switch? I would first like to ping with the devices I do have now. But if it is actualy harder to do it with twisted paires, I will do as you say. Until then I'll just wait for further information. And documentation. Ch.