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Raistlin · 29-06-2007, 16:24

Hey Guys,

I need to connect together two computers via Ethernet.

Both computers have already got IP fixed addresses, neither computer has a requirement to connect to the internet. The only connection needed is between the two computers.

One machine is addressed 192.168.1.100, the other will be 192.168.1.104. These addresses are fixed and *cannot* be changed.

I may want to add additional machines at a later date, but these will always have fixed IP addresses that don't conflict with any other machine, there will be no requirement for DHCP addressing.

So, do I need a Router, a Switch, or a Hub?

29-06-2007, 16:24	#1
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Router, Switch, or Hub? Hey Guys, I need to connect together two computers via Ethernet. Both computers have already got IP fixed addresses, neither computer has a requirement to connect to the internet. The only connection needed is between the two computers. One machine is addressed 192.168.1.100, the other will be 192.168.1.104. These addresses are fixed and cannot be changed. I may want to add additional machines at a later date, but these will always have fixed IP addresses that don't conflict with any other machine, there will be no requirement for DHCP addressing. So, do I need a Router, a Switch, or a Hub?