Crossover Ethernet Cables? Will this work?

[Jorogumo4]

Hey guys, I just had a simple question.

Does anyone know if I run an Ethernet cable from my router to my PC, then a crossover Ethernet cable from the 2nd lan port to my other PC. If both PC's will get internet? Also would the first PC need to be powered on for the second PC to get internet access?

[mariushm]

You only need crossover cables if your ethernet card is 100 mbps only.  1 gbps (or higher) capable ethernet cards have automatic pair detection so you don't need crossover cables.

Yes, your PC would have to be turned on for the 2nd pc to have internet.

No, won't work automatically ... see internet connection sharing feature on your network card or in control panel somewhere. You have to set your pc to "give" internet to you second computer.

 

A network switch is super cheap, under 20$ for a 5 port gigabit switch. It would make more sense to just buy one and connect it to your router and have two cables from switch going to each computer.

Used gigabit switches can be bought for under 10$ on eBay.. just doesn't seem worth the hassle.

[GenericPNP]

6 minutes ago, Jorogumo4 said:

Hey guys, I just had a simple question.

Does anyone know if I run an Ethernet cable from my router to my PC, then a crossover Ethernet cable from the 2nd lan port to my other PC. If both PC's will get internet? Also would the first PC need to be powered on for the second PC to get internet access?

Yes, this works when going into Control Panel and searching "Network and Sharing Center. On the left, select change adapter settings. Highlight the two adapters your trying to link and click "Bridge Connections".

Yes your PC bridging the connection from the router would have to be powered onto Windows.

Though a networking switch would be a better solution. I would recommend this .

[Windows7ge]

It's possible to do but the computer will need to be configured to make that work.

Yes the computer would have to remain on for the second to keep an internet connection.

Most systems today support Auto-MDIX so a crossover cable isn't necessary.

[Jorogumo4]

2 minutes ago, mariushm said:

Yes, your PC would have to be turned on for the 2nd pc to have internet

Damn. 

I have enough ports to run another cable from my second computer to the other. It's just I gotta order another one from Amazon. So I was wondering if I could save the 17 bucks and just do this since I have a little 3 foot ethernet cable

Looks like I'm ordering another 33 footer.

[Crunchy Dragon]

-Moved to Networking-

[Jorogumo4]

Thank you everyone for your responses. 

[mariushm]

2 minutes ago, Jorogumo4 said:

Damn. 

I have enough ports to run another cable from my second computer to the other. It's just I gotta order another one from Amazon. So I was wondering if I could save the 17 bucks and just do this since I have a little 3 foot ethernet cable

Looks like I'm ordering another 33 footer.

or you could just buy switch, plug long cable into the switch , then buy 2 x  3-5 ft cables from the switch to each pc.

your switch can be behind your computer instead of near the router, makes no difference where it's physically located.

 

14$ : 5 port gigabit switch : https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704042&ignorebbr=1

 

[Jorogumo4]

Just now, mariushm said:

or you could just buy switch, plug long cable into the switch , then buy 2 x  3-5 ft cables from the switch to each pc.

your switch can be behind your computer instead of near the router, makes no difference where it's physically located.

I don't really have much space to place a switch in here. Perhaps I will in this room if I end up with a 3rd device. Lol. But for now I do not see myself needing a switch. 

[GenericPNP]

Just now, Jorogumo4 said:

I don't really have much space to place a switch in here. Perhaps I will in this room if I end up with a 3rd device. Lol. But for now I do not see myself needing a switch. 

But they're like the size of a phone

[mariushm]

Just now, Jorogumo4 said:

I don't really have much space to place a switch in here. Perhaps I will in this room if I end up with a 3rd device. Lol. But for now I do not see myself needing a switch. 

Dude, you can literally drop it behind the computer, they're so small and lightweight... they can even hang in air or you can use some double sided tape to stick them under your desk. Just hide the switch somewhere and forget about it.

 

Here's an example: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704042 or  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156259

both have flat surfaces just begging for a double sides sticky tape or something.