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networking question

  • 20-05-2001 1:21pm
    #1
    azezil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭


    Is it possible to connect multiple pc's using standard v90 dial up modems? , is there a RJ11 router / some way of adapting an RJ11 to fit an RJ45?

    I was just wondering cause a friend of mine is goin to a lan party(bring ur own pc), n he doesn't hav a network card, so i asked him what the hell does he think he's doin!
    "just because ur not paraniod, doesn't mean they're not after u!"


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  • #2
    Skeptic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭Skeptic1


    It is possible to network over serial a parallel ports. In the windows world this is known as direct cable connection. This is mainly designed to temporarily connect two computers. In a lan party situation, one of the computers would be connected to a lan and so there would be routing complications.

    In theory it is possible. Not recommended though. Please tell him to get a cheap LAN card.



  • #3
    Renton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭Renton


    The only way that can be done, is by using some sort of internal Phone system (PBX) or whatever..

    Otherwise go out and buy a network card, sure a 10/100 is only about £20 - £30 quid, Its worth having...

    Also, using a Modem is EXTREEMELY complicated to try and do, as ive tried, and im just pre-warning u smile.gif , Where as a nice network is a doddle. (also the modem idea is very slow aswell im comparason to the Network)
    <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">
    Is it possible to connect multiple pc's using standard v90 dial up modems? , is there a RJ11 router / some way of adapting an RJ11 to fit an RJ45?</font>
    It is possible to connect (one to one) but not more than one pc using modems.

    Adapting RJ11 -> RJ45, no .... certainly not wink.gif

    RentZ




  • #4
    Skeptic1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 215 ✭✭Skeptic1


    Misread the question there smile.gif. Definately go with the lan card in any case.


  • #5
    azezil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭azezil


    ya i thought that i was just makeing sure! tanx smile.gif
    "just because ur not paraniod, doesn't mean they're not after u!"


  • #6
    Jaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Jaden


    I'm selling cheap Network cards at the moment, have a look at the "For Sale" board:

    http://www.boards.ie/bulletin/Forum5/HTML/000632.html


    Hail To The King, Baby.

    Jaden.
    Mail: jaden@eircom.net


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  • #7
    azezil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭azezil


    just had a taught how about if they used usb hubs (provided they had them), is it difficult to configure?
    "just because ur not paraniod, doesn't mean they're not after u!"


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