combo card question

[crackerboy]

I got a quick question. Is it possible to use the coax and the RJ45 connections simultaneously with a combo card?

[Eccentric]

Nope, one or the other, because you can only configure it to use 1 address. At least with most combo cards.

[This message has been edited by Eccentric (edited 02-23-99).]

[crackerboy]

Thanks again Eccentric...You da man!

[Ludwig]

I got questions: Using the UTP (RJ45) port on the combo card, can I connect two PCs through this port using a twisted-pair cable? Or do I still need a hub in order to use the UTP ports?

I know the BNC (for coax) port can be used to connect two PCs (w/ termination). Is this also possible to use with the UTP ports? Thank you.

[crackerboy]

Ludwig,
You CAN connect two computers back to back using a UTP (RJ45) cross-over cable. Any more than two computers and you will need a hub. You can buy a cross-over cable or make it yourself. For information on how to make one read around this message board or read the Networking articles posted on the main menu of this webpage. Have fun http://www.hardwarecentral.com/discussion/smile.gif

[Ludwig]

Crackerboy,
Thanks a lot for the info. Could you kindly send me info on how to make a crossover cable. The length is about 45 meters, will this cable work? There are prebuilt cable around stores here but are limited to around 3 meters max. Please provide me a simple diagram (if possible). My email is ludwig@yokogawa.com.ph Thanks again!