ethernet cable

[j***@optusnet.com.au]

I am trying to connect my computer directly into my mates laptop.Do i
have to use a cross over ethernet cable in stead of the normal straight
through ethernet cable ?

[Jack]

Post by j***@optusnet.com.au
I am trying to connect my computer directly into my mates laptop.Do i
have to use a cross over ethernet cable in stead of the normal straight
through ethernet cable ?

You have to use a crossover wire.

[Jack]

Post by j***@optusnet.com.au
I am trying to connect my computer directly into my mates laptop.Do i
have to use a cross over ethernet cable in stead of the normal straight
through ethernet cable ?

Use a cross over. Make sure that your computer and your friend's are
in the same IP range with the same subnet mask (IE: one at 192.168.1.1
and the other at 192.168.1.2 and both have subnet mask 255.255.255.0).