If you connect two computers with ehternet without a hub you need the cable to be
specially wired, a crossover cable. You probably have a straight cable, the type
you use with a hub. Go to a store and ask for a crossover cable and that should fix
the problem.
Michael
Paul Lee wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have two computers with different Ethernet cards, DEC tulip & 3com 10BaseT.
> When I talk to a vender, they say I need to use cross-over cable since my network
> doesn't have hop. But being a newbie, I don't know much about anything.
> I got some cable but it looks like it's not working (maybe setup is fault).
> It says "CAT 5" and has only 4 small wires in inside.
> Is it correct cable? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
