[asian_XL]

I have 2 PCs here. One of them connected to the internet 24/7, the other is just sitting there.


I tried the non-crossover cable, it gives me that exclaimation mark in the task bar, which say limited connectivity.

Do I need a crossover lan cable to get it working?

[John]

It's not possible for anyone to answer your question without more info. Are the RJ45 port auto-sensing? If so, any cable will work.

[johny]

do you have 2 networks cards in one of the computers?... or you just want a local lan with no internet?

in the old days yes you need a crossover from PC to PC. appearttly the post above says some of them are now auto sensing.

[SkinnyPupp]

They should be auto sensing. What are you using for IP settings? Make sure they are on the same gateway.

[InvisibleSoul]

They should be auto sensing. What are you using for IP settings? Make sure they are on the same gateway.

Well, if it's configured as PC1 -> PC2 -> Router, then PC1's gateway is PC2, while PC2's gateway is the Router.

[SkinnyPupp]

Wait, what is it he's trying to do? I assume he's just trying to network the two together.

[asian_XL]

PC1: Wants to go on the Internet (not sharing files)

PC2: Connecting directly to the Internet (not sharing files)

Internet: through 3G USB dongle

What I am trying to do is to share the Internet only....I plugged in a regular network cable to the onboard RJ45 port on both PC, it is not detecting, all I see is an exclaimation mark

[InvisibleSoul]

Most likely need a crossover cable.

[mr_baboon]

No crossover required if you have a newer pc with auto-sensing RJ45 ports.

You'll have to "bridge" the network connection to the network port you're connecting the cable to on the PC with the internet connection.

[asian_XL]

one PC is 8 yrs old...one is brand new.