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This document discusses how to create a peer-to-peer network between two computers using a crossover cable. It explains that a crossover cable is used to directly connect two computers or two hubs together. It then provides steps for setting up each computer on the network, including installing network cards and drivers, choosing a client and protocol, configuring file and printer sharing, and giving each computer a unique name.

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Module Network Troubleshooting Tools

This document discusses how to create a peer-to-peer network between two computers using a crossover cable. It explains that a crossover cable is used to directly connect two computers or two hubs together. It then provides steps for setting up each computer on the network, including installing network cards and drivers, choosing a client and protocol, configuring file and printer sharing, and giving each computer a unique name.

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TLE 9 module (ICT)

10 Base T / 100 Base T Cross


A cross cable for 10BaseT and 100BaseT is used to connect 2 computers directly (with
ONLY the UTP cable). It is also used when you connect 2 hubs with a normal port on
both hubs. (In other words, the cross cable is used relatively in a rare case.)
Pin ID side A side B
1 orange-white green-white
2 orange green
3 green-white orange-white
4 blue blue
5 blue-white blue-white
6 green orange
7 brown-white brown-white
8 brown brown

To create a peer network, you must have the following components:


• A network interface or Local Area Network (LAN) adapter for each computer. The same
manufacturer and model of network card is preferred.
• Cabling that is supported by the network cards.
• Windows XP or 7 drivers for the network cards.
• A common network protocol.
• A unique computer name for each computer.

Task. Creating Peer to Peer Network


To create a peer network, follow these steps for each computer
connected to the network:
1. Shut down the computer and install the network card
and appropriate cabling for each computer.
NOTE: For information about how to configure your network
adapters and physically connect your computers, consult the
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documentation included with your network adapters or contact the manufacturer(s) of
your network adapters.
2. Start Windows and install the network drivers. Windows may detect your network
card and install the drivers when you start the computer. If the network card drivers are not
included with Windows, follow the manufacturer's instructions about how to install the
network drivers.
3. Choose a client and a common protocol for each computer. To do this, follow these
steps:
a. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
b. Click Add, click Client, and then click Add.
c. In the Manufacturers box, click the appropriate manufacturer, click the appropriate client
in the Network Clients box, and then click OK.
d. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.
e. In the Manufacturers box, click the appropriate manufacturer, click the appropriate
protocol in the Network Protocol box, and then click OK.
4. Configure a peer server. Each computer that is configured for File and Printer Sharing
can act as a server. To configure a computer for File and Printer Sharing, use the
following steps:
a. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
b. Click File and Print Sharing, click one or both options to share files and printers, click
OK, and then click OK again.
c. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.
1. Give each computer a unique computer name. To do this, use the following steps:
a. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network.
b. On the Identification tab, type a unique name in the Computer name box.
c. Click OK, and then click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.

NOTE: The computer name must be unique for each computer on the network and
: should be no more than 15 characters in length. In small networks, the workgroup name
should be the same for each computer so that all computers are visible in the same
workgroup when browsing. You should not use spaces or the following characters in
computer and workgroup names

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