Can you network using USB 2.0 between a desktop and a laptop ?

[pilgrim2u]

Can you network using USB 2.0 between a desktop and a laptop ?
Both using xp home.

I read this can be done with firewire

Thanks

 

[BarryAZ]

You are still going to need a switch or hub, and you would need USB based NIC's. It can be done though.

 

[EricT]

Barry's right : not much point in trying...

First you would need to find/buy USB NIC's, which in most cases are more expensive than PCI cards, and then you would probably come to the conlusion that all of the USB NIC's on the market today are USB 1.1 and thus limited at roughly 1Mb/s instead of 10 or 100Mb/s...

Same story for the firewire solutions (except the speed limitations)...

In short : get a network starter kit with 2 Nics & a crossover cable and you will have a cheaper, faster solution.

 

[pilgrim2u]

thanks

 

[Menelaos]

It is possible to do a peer-to-peer connection using a USB connection, without the need for transferring over ethernet. (like the null-modems in the old days).

This is an example for an USB 1.1 connection. Should be available in USB 2.0 (couldn't find it at Belkin)
Belkin direct connect

Greetz,

Menel.

 

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