Hi everyone! I'm currently training at a PC store. Me and this other guy are trying to figure out some networking. So far we've file shared 2 PCs with 1 crossover cable. Now we're trying to figure out how to do this with 3 PCs and NO hub, switch, router, etc. I have my theory and he has his.
His theory:
One of the computers need an ethernet card so 2 crossover cables can be plugged into it. (The MOBOs only have one port to plug in Cat5s)
My theory:
Cut 2 crossover cables in half. And put the three ends together so the wires are touching each other, then tape it. For example green to green to green, orange to orange to orange, etc.
Here's an example picture:
Now I know my theory would work with audio but me co-trainee isn't so sure if it will work with networking. I say yes.
Which method do you all think would work best, if any. If neither will work or if there's a better solution, please, do tell.
In the end we might eventually be doing the same thing with multiple security cameras, but that's another thread.
-Thank You
His theory:
One of the computers need an ethernet card so 2 crossover cables can be plugged into it. (The MOBOs only have one port to plug in Cat5s)
My theory:
Cut 2 crossover cables in half. And put the three ends together so the wires are touching each other, then tape it. For example green to green to green, orange to orange to orange, etc.
Here's an example picture:
Now I know my theory would work with audio but me co-trainee isn't so sure if it will work with networking. I say yes.
Which method do you all think would work best, if any. If neither will work or if there's a better solution, please, do tell.
In the end we might eventually be doing the same thing with multiple security cameras, but that's another thread.
-Thank You