> I did some research on this a couple years ago, and have followed it > ever since. You need special USB devices to do this -- such a device > allows two usb hubs to connect and communicate with each other, as well > as to communicate information about their systems. It's basically a > point-to-point network. > > It is NOT as simple as getting a cable and connecting the two > controllers, however -- it's a device that sits between the two > computers and to which each computer is plugged. And they are no cheaper > than going out and getting a couple of network cards and a hub -- but > are more of a pain to set up and considerably slower. > > Go get a couple cheap network cards and a four-port ethernet hub. It's > easier and cheaper. > > --Matthew
What sort of rate do you get? Is it faster than 10BASE2? And do the devices only allow 2 boxes to connect, or do they come in 4 way boxes? Cheers Geoff -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
