is my Network cable broken?

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Is there a way to test the network cable to see if it is working, cause I had this internet sharing network going on here the last couple of days but all of a sudden the other computer refuses to connect to mine, used to be that this was caused by the firewall but even when turned off it is not connecting.

 

[AZNBoiOnFIYA]

usually network cables dont break unless you bend them or twist them around too often. its probably something wrong with your network.

 

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I'm getting so tired of this, of networks actually getting owned by them in a weekly bases. I don't even konw what to do anymore, it works one in the afternoon then it doesn't at night.

 

[AZNBoiOnFIYA]

it could be a problem with your router then. in that case, you should get a new one.

 

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I'm not using a router, I connected the computers with one crossover cat5 cable and mine shares the internet with the other one.

 

[hkgonra]

You should get a router. It is a $20 investment that will save you tons of headache.

 

[Spion]

??? a $20 router? i think your confuseing routers with smart switches.

 

[hkgonra]

??? a $20 router? i think your confuseing routers with smart switches.

Staples Netgear
Netgear WL Rtr B 4 Port 802.11b Wireless Router with 4 Ethernet Ports. 11 Mbps speed $9.94 10/10/2004 -
10/16/2004 Price after $35 mail in rebate


CircuitCity.com has a Belkin 802.11g Wireless Router with 4-Port Switch for $19.99 after $50 rebate with Free Shipping.

Just a couple examples.

 

[Spion]

both are smart switches. i don't mean to **** you off but its the truth. "true" routers cost much more than that. most networkers that are becomeing CCNA certified understand what i'm saying.

 

[hkgonra]

How are those not routers ?
Is a linksys Befsr41 a router ?

 

[Spion]

an example of a true router is this http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps380/index.html

 

[Spion]

and plz, i don't wanna tread jack this guy so if you want and explination you can make a thread about it.

 

[hkgonra]

and plz, i don't wanna tread jack this guy so if you want and explination you can make a thread about it.

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?p=3154804#post3154804