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If the Network Cards(NIC) has a feature called Auto-MDIX which is a computer networking technology that automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight-through or crossover) and configures the connection appropriately, thereby removing the need for crossover cables to interconnect switches or connecting PCs peer-to-peer.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoVery possibly, IT WILL DAMAGE THE COMPUTERS.
Beware USB A-A Male cables. Do NOT attempt to use these to interconnect 2 computers. They are only in existence at this point to connect very old first generation USB devices. At the time the spec either allowed or required the use type A connectors on both ends.
The reason it doesn't work --
USB is designed to have 1 master only. A computer is a Master. If you connect 2 masters it will definitely NOT work and you may electrically short one or both machines.
There are special USB A-A Male cables out there that will look a little different than you might expect. They'll likely have a bump or box of some kind in the cable or at one end or both end connectors. The intervening electronics are playing games with the signaling to make a connection, basically making the other computer appear to be a device not a computer.
Also, usually there are specific drivers and/or software included with such a cable.
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∙ 9y agoPlug some usb device inside usb port and check notifications.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
You just need a special cable...
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When using DSL or cable to connect to the internet an external modem is needed?
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What is the main technology used to connect computers to devices?
The main technology to connect computers (also called nodes) to any device such as a router, switch, or another computer is the Ethernet Standard. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 is the standard for connecting computers using a physical connection. The IEEE 802.11 standard is used for Wireless Connections also known as Wi-Fi,
What is the difference in Ethernet crossover and patch network?
tpatch cable is also known as straight cable and mostly connected same devices or nodes. but on the other side cross cable is just different then patch and used to connect different devices. Hem Gurjar
Linda has been assigned the job of connecting five computers to a network The room holding the five computers has three network ports that connect to a switch in an electrical closet down the hall?
Im assuming you are referring to the thinking critically question of chapt 17 for A+. The answer is to try one of the nonworking PCs in a wall jack of one of the working PCs. if it works, then its the cable. Try using a patch Cable
Two ways of connecting to the internet?
1. Dial-up - You use a dial-up modem in your computer to connect to the internet over a phone line. 2. Ethernet - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with an Ethernet cable, either directly to the modem or through a router. 3. Wi-fi - You connect to a cable / DSL modem with a wireless card to a router, which is connected to the modem. 4. USB - you connect to a cable / DSL modem directly with a USB cable. 5. 3G - A form of wireless internet that communicates using cellphone towers.
What kind of cable do you need to transmit information between computers?
Depends on the way you want to connect them. Most probably you want to connect them using network interfaces. In that case you have to use cross-over cable. Straight cable, the sort you would use to connect your computer to a wall network socket, will not work.
How do you connect two laptops using a HDMI lead?
An HDMI cable is not designed to connect two computers together.
What cable types can be used to network two computers?
You can connect two or more computers using the following cables: Network cable USB cable Serial (used in old computers) Parallel (used in old computers)
What application uses a crossover cable?
Usually older Ethernet switches needed to be connected using a crossover cable. Now, most modern switches have auto-crossover feature that lets you use a straight Ethernet cable. You could also connect two computers using a crossover cable, but like with switches, most Ethernet interfaces on computers also support auto-crossover.
What kind of Ethernet cable do i need for an xbox to cable modem connection if i am using a usb to connect the modem to my PC?
is it a straight ethernet or a crossover? i am using a Motorola SURFboard SB5120. You'll only need a straight ethernet cable for that.
What is a straight cable?
In ethernet terms, a straight-through cable connects a client device to a hub, switch or router (straight-through meaning the connection is pin-to-pin, the opposite of a cross-over cable, which connects RX-TX and vice-versa).
What cable would you use to connect two computers together using their NIC?
CROSSOVER Im in CET too ;)
What type of cable should be used to connect switch to hub?
You need to use a straight type of connection. 568A or 568B depending which type your network is using.
What USB cable that can be used to connect two Windows computers together solely for the purpose of using the Windows Easy Transfer program?
Easy transfer cable
Have cable modem what is needed to connect three computers to internet?
It depends on model. Some modems come with a wireless router. If yours has wireless interface, you will able to connect your computers wirelessly. Usually what you have is a modem with one LAN port. If you want to connect your 3 computers to the same modem you need to get a wireless router. It will allow you to connect your computers using wireless or cable. Switch in such case might not work because of internet provider policy.
Can you connect two computers to one monitor without using a switch?
I believe that it is possible to connect to computers to one monitor. I have worked with brand new LCD monitors with two inputs - one DVI and one VGA. The monitor auto-senses which port is being used. So in theory, use the auto detect button on the front of the LCD panel to switch between computers.
How do you connect Laptop to PC via ehthrenet?
In order to connect to computers together using Ethernet you will need to use a cross-over cable. This will then allow you to share files and resources.
