28-09-2005, 19:50
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Network
I am trying to setup up a network between two laptops using a CAT5.
However when they are both conected it does not show up and remains disconected. I have tested both network ports with another device and they are working fine.
What am i missing?
PS I have also tested with two seperate cables
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28-09-2005, 19:53
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Re: Network
are u using a crossover CAT5 or a straight through ?
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28-09-2005, 19:58
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Re: Network
im not too sure, on it is CAT.5 PATCH CABLE UTP
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28-09-2005, 20:03
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Re: Network
I'm guessing its a straight through cable then, in which case its the wrong cable. You will need to get hold of a crossover CAT5 in order to link the 2 laptops
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28-09-2005, 20:06
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Re: Network
i guessed so,
looking at the other one it is a CAT6 high performance.
What is this CAT 5 cable for anyway?
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28-09-2005, 20:08
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Re: Network
a direct connection to a device..ie network card to modem or router, where as crossovers are for linking 2 of the same devices, hub to hub, pc to pc etc
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28-09-2005, 20:10
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Re: Network
thanks alot mate,
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28-09-2005, 20:11
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Re: Network
no problem 
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