On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 10:10:01AM -0500, John Hasler wrote:
> Richard Owlett writes:
> > Quoting webopedia.com, "A local-area network (LAN) is a computer
> > network that spans a relatively small area." The sticking point is an
> > unstated assumption - a LAN connects two *OR MORE* computers. I wish
> > to connect *EXACTLY* two computers {for which an RS232 null modem is
> > _topologically_ an excellent picture}.
>
> If both computers have ethernet hardware you just need an ethernet
> cable. With older hardware it may need to be a crossover cable (the
> ethernet equivalent of a null modem). This establishes the most minimal
> LAN possible.
If they don't have ethernet ports but do have USB2.0 ports, then
they can have USB-ethernet ports for about $15 each. Then back
to John Hasler's solution.
-dsr-
