connections

[yogi1707]

How can i connect 2 computers by cable, at a distance of 18meters(60')approx, I cannot use wireless , work equip messes it up,I'm useing xp pro on both machines.thank you

[JoshM]

You can daisy chain it with an RJ-45 cable ( commonly called ethernet cable). What exactly are you trying to accomplish with this though?

[laker_fan]

i would use a crossover cable though they look the same they are different JoshM is right they do have an RJ 45 connection but the funtionality of an ethernet cable and a crossover cable are different the way they transmit and recieve are not the same

[JoshM]

Yeah your right, forgot the name of it.

[rthompson80819]

Actually, the cable is referred to as either category 5, 5e, or 6.  The connectors are RJ 45.  The distance limitation is 100M so you will be fine.

I doubt you will be able to find a 18M off the shelf crossover cable, but any computer shop should be able to make one for you.