networking with just usb

[Lapinrabbit]

I have tried to networkl befor ewith a mojor headache so I gave up. That was witrh the network cards, twist cable etc........

What I was wondering is can I connect my sons computer and mine so we can play games against each other? Something simple please, if
possible. I know that you can use a serial connection, bu twe are talking about 75 ft. What about using a usb cable
I'm using win 98se at the moment .

[Steve]

Hi Lapinrabbit,

THIS (http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/network/net2pc/intro.htm) link is pretty good for basic network setup.

If you really want to go USB THIS (http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/usbmain.htm) link might get you goin'.

Hope it helps...:) I'm sure plenty more info is on the way...;)

[Rick]

I have been using Serial to connect my Kids systems together for years
Using nothing more than an 8 wire cable( 100/50 feet long) 2 serial connectors two and a Null modem adapter

Cable and Connector
http://www.jdr.com/interact/item.asp?itemno=GR-ModCable

Serial connector
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F007%5F000%5F000&product%5Fid=950%2D0284


Null Modem
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F007%5F000%5F000&product%5Fid=26%2D264


This works with Dos, Linux and windows

[Rick]

Just for Grins
I visited USB cable.com
The longest USB cable I could find was 16 feet
Just a Bit short for your needs

So To do it with USB you would need to combine USB and ethernet