Yes use crossover if not using hub.Use the network setup wizard in xp,works great.If you want to share internet and are on cable or dsl,you will need another lan card (for the computer connected to the internet)and a hub. Mark Simpson Mark Electronics 104 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr,Blvd Plant City,FL 33566 (813)717-9700 res050hb@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry H." <tvdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: [TechAssist] Networking question(off topic)... > Silly as it sounds, I've never networked two computers before, and have the chance to do so now. The one in the shop is older but has Win.98 and mine upstairs has XP. Before I start stringing Cat5 cable everywhere, Is there going to be a problem running the two together and will I need a crossover cable since I'm not using a hub? Thanks for any input. > Terry H. > > ------------------------------------------ > Make your TechAssist database better! > Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ > ------------------------------------------ > To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: > mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the > SUBJECT field to the address above. > > ------------------------------------------ Make your TechAssist database better! Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ ------------------------------------------ To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe Or send a BLANK email with unsubscribe in the SUBJECT field to the address above.