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Stupid Networking Question

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  • 28-12-2005 10:52pm
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    WexCan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭


    I feel like an idiot for asking this...

    I have a wireless router downstairs, and have two desktops and one laptop. One desktop (main system) and the laptop are wireless. The other desktop isn't.

    I want to use the older (non-wireless) desktop as a file server (Ubuntu with Samba).

    Would a crossover cable between the two desktops show the older box as an equal member of the network, if you know what I mean?


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    tomk
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    If you do it that way, your server will only be accessible through the desktop, which kind of defeats the purpose of having a router. Most wireless routers have some wired ports as well - does yours? If so, put the server next to the router with a standard CAT5 between them. They'll all be "equal members" then.


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