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    Oct 27, 2007, 02:00 AM
    Null Modem Cable
    Hi! :) My name is Matt. Can You use a null modem cable to connect two individual computers via parallel ports and have one (host) connected to the internet via ethernet? It sounds logical, but I'm not sure if it would work. I'd really APPRECIATE SOME INPUT.

    Thanks :)
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    Oct 27, 2007, 02:22 AM
    Yes, but there's a better way of doing this.
    Simply get yourself a switch/hub/router and connect all your machines into that as well as your internet connection.

    Howstuffworks "How Home Networking Works"
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    Oct 27, 2007, 11:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben
    Yes, but there's a better way of doing this.
    Simply get your self a switch/hub/router and connect all your machines into that as well as your internet connection.

    Howstuffworks "How Home Networking Works"
    Thanks for your input, I was just trying to figure a simple way to work with what I already have. But you are right and I guess a switch/hub would be the leastexpensive and best way. Thanks again, Iappreciate your speedy response. Any Chance you could help me with my other posting? Later Matt
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