If you want to connect a computer directly to another computer with using a switch you use a?

What type of cable do I use to connect directly to another computer over a switch?

You need a crossover cable for that.

What would you use a crossover cable for?

To connect two devices of the same type together. e.g. You would use a crossover cable to connect a router to another router, a switch to another switch or a computer to another computer. If you are connecting diferent devices together, such as a router to a switch, a straight through cable should be used.

Can a PC be directly connected to a switch?

Yes, in fact, that is the most common way to connect a computer to a network. You need a network cable, of course.

Can you connect computer and printer by switch?

Yes, you if you printer has network interface (NIC). u can connect them through routers or switch

You connect up to 5 devices with HDMI cables to the switch, and connect the switch output to your TV with another HDMI cable. You the selector switch or the remote to go between the devices.?

You connect up to 5 devices with HDMI cables to the switch, and connect the switch output to your TV with another HDMI cable. You the selector switch or the remote to go between the devices.

How can you connect two computers to one printer show with slide?

One method is to use a printer switch box. See related links for some example devices. Another method would be to connect the printer to one computer and share the printer with another computer on the same network.

How is computer able to links with other computer?

There is called "switch" that uses a lan cable to connect with other computer.

Will a circuit work with the switch and will it work if you take the switch out of the circuit?

A switch is used to connect or disconnect a load from a source of voltage. If you take the input and connect directly to the output the result is that the connected device is always on.

What do switches do in the home network?

You can use a switch to connect different pieces of equipment. For example, a standard ADSL router only has a port for a single Ethernet cable. If you want to connect 2 or more computers to the Internet, you can use a switch. In this case, the ADSL router and each computer connect to the switch, via a standard Ethernet cable.If you don't have an Internet connection, you can still set up a home network to share files, etc. To connect only 2 computers, you can connect them directly via a crossover cable. To connect more than 2 computers, better use a switch.You can use a switch to connect different pieces of equipment. For example, a standard ADSL router only has a port for a single Ethernet cable. If you want to connect 2 or more computers to the Internet, you can use a switch. In this case, the ADSL router and each computer connect to the switch, via a standard Ethernet cable.If you don't have an Internet connection, you can still set up a home network to share files, etc. To connect only 2 computers, you can connect them directly via a crossover cable. To connect more than 2 computers, better use a switch.You can use a switch to connect different pieces of equipment. For example, a standard ADSL router only has a port for a single Ethernet cable. If you want to connect 2 or more computers to the Internet, you can use a switch. In this case, the ADSL router and each computer connect to the switch, via a standard Ethernet cable.If you don't have an Internet connection, you can still set up a home network to share files, etc. To connect only 2 computers, you can connect them directly via a crossover cable. To connect more than 2 computers, better use a switch.You can use a switch to connect different pieces of equipment. For example, a standard ADSL router only has a port for a single Ethernet cable. If you want to connect 2 or more computers to the Internet, you can use a switch. In this case, the ADSL router and each computer connect to the switch, via a standard Ethernet cable.If you don't have an Internet connection, you can still set up a home network to share files, etc. To connect only 2 computers, you can connect them directly via a crossover cable. To connect more than 2 computers, better use a switch.

What if you connect a usb cable from your Playstation 2 and to your computer and then switch your lcd monitor to video could that work?

i have no clue, dude. it might connect to your computer games?

What is application of crossed cable?

to connect similar devices..like one switch to another switch

What application of cross cable?