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A hub connects computers and other devices on a local area client/server network. A cable connects the network cards on each device to one of the ports on the hub. Ethernet is the most common local area networking system (cables, network cards, and data transfer software that all work together).
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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you don't want the expence of buying cable and are networking sevral divices you should consider making youre own cables. Kits are avaible at Compusa for $30 and cable costs onley about $0.15 a foot when bought at Home Depo. I did this and saved a bundle of money, buying cables can cost $7 for a 3 foot cable!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Simply purchase a "crossover cable," available at most computer stores. It looks just like a regular Ethernet cable, except the wires cross inside, so it works like a hub for two computers only. Just plug the two ends directly into the network cards.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Make sure to buy patch cables that are longer than you need; you might find that after buying a new fish tank or TV or something, that you want to move your PC. It would help if you had enough cable to do that.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Purchase a networking kit from Linksys. Everything you need to link 2 (can hold 5 total)desktop machines. Only costs approx $65. You'll be playing games head to head and sharing files in minutes. Very easy install.