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Old 01-05-2013, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Astroman View Post
I think I will look at getting that switch, seems like an easier solution than one cable (which I don't have) so I can use the cables I do have. Thanks for all you guys input it made the choice so much easier... I guess the saying "there is more than one way to skin a cat", works well here...
hi Andrew,

if you can't get a crossover for that length, a simple solution is to use a cat5e or cat 6 straight through, an RJ-45 coupler and a half metre crossover at the end. may sound dodgy but technically no issues and we use it all the time in the field as a last resort. Eliminates the need for a switch.

once the link lights come on, just assign static IP's for each of the PC's in the same subnet.
if you wanted to extend your wi-fi internet, use ICS on the "inside" PC.

Other option is to save all images to the Obs PC, and transfer them in the morning.

Cheers
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