Chapter 3. The Direct Connection Network
Choose a workgroup name
Physically connect two PCs by using one of several methods
Turn on the network
Share an Internet connection
THE MOST BASIC TYPE of network is one consisting of only two computers connected directly to each other via a single cable. For older PCs, that cable is often a serial null modem cable or a parallel interlink cable. For newer PCs, it’s a direct Ethernet cable, also referred to as a patch or crossover cable, a USB link cable, or a FireWire cable. If you have the proper hardware installed, you can even make the connection by using an infrared connection, with no wires at all!
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to set up a direct connection network and how to share an Internet connection ...
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