how do i go about...

hardc0re_tid · 26 Oct 2006 at 13:17

here we go...

hardware i have:

RJ45 patch leads
1 4 port 10/100 router

2 computers:
comp1 - 10/100 and 1 10/1000
comp2 - 2 10/1000

what im wanting to do is have them both sharing the internet directly from the router

comp 1 is going to be my server which holds music and other files

comp2 will be my main computer for gaming etc. if i connect them both to the router the transfers rates will be slow.

is there anyway that i am able to use a crossover cable to connect the 2 computers directly together using the gb ethernet ports and set it up so that it will only use the gb for transfering information to and from and not via the router

red - 10/100
blue - gb

you get the idea

hardc0re_tid · 26 Oct 2006 at 13:59

cant really aford to spend more money, just bought a new system there

hardc0re_tid · 27 Oct 2006 at 10:55

no ideas then? will i have to restrict tcp/ip access or something

hardc0re_tid · 27 Oct 2006 at 17:47

thanks for the info guys!! i havnt actually got my new system fully up and running, RAM will be here on monday all being well. ill get back if i run into diffs!

hardc0re_tid · 31 Oct 2006 at 11:56

Clarkey said:
you could also bind windows file and print sharing to just 1 network interface. Never tried that though might not work.

i have my network setup as follows:

on the 10/100 network i disabled file and printer sharing (as advised by Clarkey) and it seems to be working fine