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LAN via USB !

19 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/lan-via-usb.48459/

MambaXL
MambaXL Original post #1
Feb 4, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Is it possible to create a Local Area Connection between 2 or more computers using USB interface ? :confused:

I have 2 Laptops and 1 Desktop.

Thanks.
R
ranjan2001 #2
Feb 4, 2007 at 7:47 PM
Yes surely this has been discussed in these forums, Search the forum.
MambaXL
MambaXL #3
Feb 7, 2007 at 3:46 PM
i am confused folks, please help me . !! :???:
R
ranjan2001 #4
Feb 7, 2007 at 5:32 PM
get a cable which has both side usb male plugs, connect it to both computers open network wizard & follow the instruction & then if u have any problem ask here.
Lucky_star
Lucky_star #5
Feb 7, 2007 at 6:22 PM
U will need a similar cable like this which has a converter in the middle:
*img254.imageshack.us/img254/7588/usb2usbxi3.th.jpg


Better use the LAN cable as it is cheaper
MambaXL
MambaXL #6
Feb 7, 2007 at 7:11 PM
Thank You very much. I think LAN cable with RJ45 connector is a wise option. i was just curious :D . Thank You Folks. U people are GR8.
R
ranjan2001 #7
Feb 7, 2007 at 7:20 PM
u r welcome!
47shailesh
47shailesh #8
Feb 7, 2007 at 7:45 PM
Another option option is you can use PARALLEL LAP LINK cable to connect the two PC
MambaXL
MambaXL #9
Feb 8, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Thanx again i'll check out that too.
24online
24online #10
Feb 8, 2007 at 12:58 AM
also if isp provide ethernet switch then it is well n good... one end at pc and one end at switch... and can share stuff on diff. pcs... at max. 10 Mbps speed
b/s ethernet switch has 8 ports...
shakti
shakti #11
Feb 10, 2007 at 4:20 PM
good thanks
mediator
mediator #12
Feb 12, 2007 at 2:49 AM
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46209
MambaXL
MambaXL #13
Feb 13, 2007 at 12:10 PM
nice work guys . i have opted for RJ-45 cable. thanks.
Lucky_star
Lucky_star #14
Feb 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Good. through RJ 45, you CAN GET 100 Mbps speeds..which is not possible through USB.
47shailesh
47shailesh #15
Feb 13, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Lucky_star said:
Good. through RJ 45, you CAN GET 100 Mbps speeds..which is not possible through USB.
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even u can get 1000MBps with CAT-5e cable and same RJ-45 connector if you have gigabit ethernet card :)
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even with CAT cables, cable length constraint is minimised ;)
MambaXL
MambaXL #16
Feb 13, 2007 at 7:58 PM
ya i have a Gbit Ethernet connectivity. My mobo is ASUS P5-VM. it has integrated Gbit Ethernet.
47shailesh
47shailesh #17
Feb 13, 2007 at 9:35 PM
MambaXL said:
ya i have a Gbit Ethernet connectivity. My mobo is ASUS P5-VM. it has integrated Gbit Ethernet.
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Do not get mistaken by "Gigabyte" its a company name....
I am talking about "Gigabit Ethernet card" make sure which one do you have..

BTW as i know ur model ASUS P5-VM does'nt come with a Gigabit Ethernet card..
MambaXL
MambaXL #18
Feb 13, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Sorry its P5B-VM not P5-VM . and BTW GByte or GB stands for Gigabyte and Gbit or Gb stands for Gigabit. It may be a company but in general its a measure of data size .
47shailesh
47shailesh #19
Feb 15, 2007 at 4:25 PM
MambaXL said:
Sorry its P5B-VM not P5-VM . and BTW GByte or GB stands for Gigabyte and Gbit or Gb stands for Gigabit. It may be a company but in general its a measure of data size .
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yes yes i know...

Dude you r right i google and find out P5B-VM have Realtek chip responsible for Gigabit network support ;)