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A networking question from the 90s
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Yes, given that the two machines are both of recent vintage, this will work fine. Back in the day before auto-sensing ports, doing this required a crossover cable, something that was not always easy to find.

I offered the switch solution because it is extremely likely he already has a switch installed (whether he knows it or not) and, assuming he does, it's the easiest and most convenient way to connect the two computers. If it's a GigE switch, than this method also offers the fastest transfer speeds.
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A networking question from the 90s - by Dakota - 07-02-2011, 02:38 PM
Re: A networking question from the 90s - by N-OS X-tasy! - 07-02-2011, 05:13 PM

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