Thread: will using a crossover ethernet cable work for using two devices with one modem?
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Old 03-07-2005, 20:31   #3
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Re: will using a crossover ethernet cable work for using two devices with one modem?
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Originally Posted by CableForumUser
hi i want to use both ps2 and laptop at same time, and i hear i can simply use a crossover ethernet cable and it will work? this would suit me i dont want to mess around with router or any bs like that.

i have a realtek family fast ethernet NIC. so all i have to do is plug the crossover cable into my modem and also the usb cable into my modem and i can use both ps2 and laptop at the same time? thank you. i need to know because the long crossover cable i need is expensive.

thank you in advance for replies.

Won't work.

Unless you subscribe to ntl's "broadband & console service" (£2 per month, plus a set-up fee), your cable modem will only be able to get one IP address, & will only be able to connect to one device at a time.

Best bet is to get yourself a cheap router. Amazon sell the Linksys BEFSR41 for around 30quid, including postage. Cheaper in the long run than nt;s console service, & *very* easy to set-up & use.
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