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  Direct-Cable Connection  |
Since it is also part of networking, let me
also cover the direct connection of 2 (and ONLY two, NOT more)
systems via a cross-over parallel or serial cable.
If you are not yet familiar with it, please review the Introduction to Direct Cable
Connections,
explaining the basic principle and the need for special cables (either
purchased or self-made)
| If you used previously on MS-DOS the
"Interlnk/Intersrv" solution: "forget everything you know about it, it has all changed !" |
The installation and operation is similar to Ethernet and
"Modem" networking and involves setting up:
- Network Client
- Network Protocol
- Network Server ("File and Print Sharing")
- Network Adapter: your serial port COMx or printer-port LPTx.
| Direct-Cable Connection (DCC) is closely
related to Dial-up Networking (DUN), it is partially using the same software modules (PPPMAC.VXD) and for simultaneous use pf both together some limitations appy, see: Using DCC and DUN at the same time |
Before installing the
Direct-Cable-Connection via the Parallel-(=Printer)-Port:
I have received a few messages suggesting to make
sure, that on BOTH systems the parallel / printer-port is
configured the same in the PC-BIOS (on both system as
Bi-directional, ECP or EPP). With differently configured
Parallel-Ports, you may not be able to synchronize, not being
able to establish a connection.
- Installation
Direct-Cable Connection (updated Sept.27,98)
- Configuration
Direct-Cable Connection (Created Feb.1,98)
- Usage of
Direct-Cable Connection (updated Feb.14,2000)
to connect standalone systems
- Use DCC to connect
to a Network
- Direct-Cable
Connection between Win95 and NT4 (updated Jan.15,2000)
- Win95/98/ME DCC
Connection to Win2000 (created Feb.12,2000)
- Trouble Shooting a
DCC Connection (created
Feb.14,2000)
- Using DCC and DUN at
the same time (created
Aug. 23,98)
- Performance
of Direct-Cable Connection (Updated Feb.1,98)
- Links to
other sites with information on DCC