Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    hx350chev's Avatar
    hx350chev Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 8, 2008, 06:47 PM
    Networking two pcs via serial cable
    How can I connect my two pcs with a serial cable without using a router and which type of serial cable do I use? Can I use an ethernet cable?
    Scleros's Avatar
    Scleros Posts: 2,165, Reputation: 262
    Hardware Expert
    		  
    #2

    Aug 8, 2008, 10:13 PM
    Ethernet and serial cables are different cables. Using a cross-over Ethernet cable, you can connect two PCs with network adapters directly to each other - no switch or router needed. With a serial RS-232 null modem cable, you can use the Direct Cable Connection feature in later versions of Windows to connect two machines. The Ethernet option is the way to go for speed and simplicity, even if you need to buy network adapters. Then again, if you have to buy adapters, you could get wireless adapters and connect them in ad hoc mode.
    chuckhole's Avatar
    chuckhole Posts: 850, Reputation: 45
    Senior Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 11, 2008, 06:22 AM
    We used to use the serial connection with MS-DOS 6.22 when Windows 3.1 was the current flavor du joir. It was sooooooo sloooowwwwww. Go with the Ethernet cross-over cable. It is relatively easy and 1,000's of times faster.
    KingsX's Avatar
    KingsX Posts: 231, Reputation: 10
    Full Member
    		  
    #4

    Aug 15, 2008, 07:35 PM
    In many cases you don't need a crossover cable anymore. Many NIC's can auto sense and you can either go through a router, or direct. But, just to be safe, I'd go crossover. It'll work for sure then, but sometimes there are regular ethernet cables lying around. If so, give it a try.
    dawooddoe's Avatar
    dawooddoe Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #5

    Aug 19, 2008, 07:03 AM
    Don't have to use serial cable anymore.. If both of your computers are equipped with network adapter, then just use a crossover cable to connect both computers to share files, etc..
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Cross over cable networking? [ 3 Answers ]

I originally asked it in Yahoo answers but due to one way communication there, I was unable to get the answers and then give them the feedback. I am posting this here with a hope that it may solve my problem. Cross over cable networking problem? I'm trying to network 2 pc's both running XP...

Wall mount for cable, how do I prepare for cable line? [ 3 Answers ]

I want to move my T.V. across the room, I have a wall mount with the wire there. What do I do to the wire that is not cable prepared to look like the one that is now being used? I need step by step instructions. If anyone can help me please!! :confused: Signed single mom trying to save a few...

USB and Serial [ 2 Answers ]

How does USB differ from Serial port

View more questions Search