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Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? (Users)

posted by bocke, 21.01.2013, 12:03

I saw something that wasn't addressed completely in the answers.

> I seem to recall that back in the day you could connect two machines
> running MS-DOS in what I think they called a peer-to-peer network (using, I
> if I remember rightly, something called a "crossover" cable).

Physically, you can connect two PCs in several ways. For old computers you have a few choices:

Over serial port (nullmodem)
Over parallel port (laplink)
Over ethernet

For a direct ethernet connection you would need a crossover cable. It's the same (cat5) as a "normal" strait-through ethernet cable, only the wiring differs a bit. So you can make a crossover cable from any strait-through ethernet cable laying around if you have a necessary equipment (crimp tool and RJ45 plugs).

Then read other answers in the thread. ;)

Complete thread:

• Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - CluelessInSeattl, 20.01.2013, 15:56
  • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - bocke, 20.01.2013, 22:38
  • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - Arjay, 21.01.2013, 00:14
  • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - Laaca, 21.01.2013, 09:06
  • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - bocke, 21.01.2013, 12:03
    • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - Rugxulo, 21.01.2013, 16:02
  • Networking with MS-DOS 6.21? - bretjohn, 21.01.2013, 17:48