do we need hub when connecting 2 computer by lan

No you don't need a hub. Just use cross linked cable.

whats a cross linked cable.?????

(sorry to interrupt)

Hello cross link is as follow(In simple language it is the arrangment of network wire in RJ connector)

The Straightwire coding is as follow
woo wgbl wblg wbrbr


Cross wire coding is as follow
wgg wobl wblo wbrbr


(INDEX:wo-is white orange, o-is orange, wg-is white green, bl-is blue, wbl-is white blue, g-is green, wbr-is white brown, br-is brown)

so basically... i am using cat 5 cables....

i need 2 connect 2 comp..... what is this coding thing all about...

i mean can u please tell me what to do? in a bit simple lang/

*www.zytrax.com/images/cat5_cross_100_both.gif

This pic will give you a general idea to how to cross crimple a lan cable.

For more info visit the following sites
*www.zytrax.com/tech/layer_1/cables/tech_lan.htm
*people.freebsd.org/~alfred/misc/ethernetcables.html
*www.bluemax.net/techtips/networking/Wiring_Tips/Wiring100TX/colorcodestandards.htm