ethernet problems

[SX]

I just got a couple of ethernet cards and a cable to hook them up (primarily for cable internet sharing). I installed both of them, no problems there, ran the cable through the ceiling to the other computer, no problem there, plugged it in and nothing happened. There is a light on the cards that illuminates when there is a connection, but it's not one. I don't really even know where to start trouble shooting, and suggestions?


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[the_fetus]

what sort of cable? If you are running out of one pc and straight into another, you need to use a crossover cable...

have you setup IP addresses for the two pcs?

[Ender]

If it's from one computer to another you do need a crossover. If you bought the cable in a store then you probably got a patch (straight-thru). If you know anyone who has worked with Cat 5 cabling they can probably cut on end and change the wiring to make it a crossover. If it's not making any connection (no lights flashing on the NIC), then it's a physical problem. So you don't need IPs for those lights to be on.

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[SX]

thanks guys, but I've changed plans (due to windows not letting me use two ethernet cards) and am getting a router. Besides that, it was the cable, and I will configure the IPs and whatnot when I get the router and other cables that I'll need.


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