Is This Possible?

[2nd gen noob]

i have an asus a7n8x motherboard with dual lan ports.
i was wondering if it's possible to connect a cat5 cable up between the two ports and share files with myself?

a simple (and stupid) question.

the only reason why it might not be possible is because i'm not sure if i can specify different ip's for my 2 lan ports

any help would be great, thanks :)

[Livy]

just likje to know why? also not to sure on this one but it think u can specify different ips per lan card.

edit: also the cable would need to be a cat5 crossover cable. :)

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by Livy@29 June 2003 - 23:03
just likje to know why? also not to sure on this one but it think u can specify different ips per lan card.

edit: also the cable would need to be a cat5 crossover cable. :)
there's absolutely no reason whatsoever

it's just one of those questions that i've been asking myself.
i wasn't sure, but i thought someone on here might know.

it looks like i'll just have to go on and give it a try...what's the worst that can happen?

p.s. i already have the crossover cat5 cable

[2nd gen noob]

ok, just done it

no problem with the ip's, was able to set different ones for each lan port.

as predicted by myself (and postured by livy), this idea was totally useless.
the only point was that i now know it's possible

as a review, this is as useful as an inflatable dartboard, chocolate kettle, sunroof on a submarine etc...

:)

[Lamsey]

About as much use as a fart in a spacesuit. :rolleyes:

[adamp2p]

The effect would amount to computer masturbation :unsure:

[2nd gen noob]

just a quick update

i've found an actual use for this setup

rather than cut and pasting files across hard drive partitions (which uses a lot of system resources), i can transfer them across ftp. this is quicker and easier on resources.

[adamp2p]

Are you serious? BTW, 2nd gen, what are you studying in school, dude? B)

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by adamp2p@5 July 2003 - 05:35
Are you serious? BTW, 2nd gen, what are you studying in school, dude? B)
yeah, serious

and i'm studying pure and applied chem at uni

[adamp2p]

How advanced are the mathematics courses required for your major?

Only calculus? Of how many variables? Linear algebra? Differentials?

Whoops, I might get in trouble for asking you in hardware. You know Lamsey's been out on the prowl... :huh:

[2nd gen noob]

Originally posted by adamp2p@5 July 2003 - 06:18
How advanced are the mathematics courses required for your major?

Only calculus? Of how many variables? Linear algebra? Differentials?
these are tough questions indeed
more so than the actual maths! :P

first semester (http://soolin.mis.strath.ac.uk:8888/ClassCatalogue/control/classdets?offerOrgCode=00001&classCode=11650&consVersionNo=1&concVersionNo=1&show=syllabus)

second semester (http://soolin.mis.strath.ac.uk:8888/ClassCatalogue/control/classdets?offerOrgCode=00001&classCode=11651&consVersionNo=1&concVersionNo=1&show=syllabus)

hope this is of some help to you...