How to Direct Connect for network gaming??
08-26-02, 11:02 PM
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How to Direct Connect for network gaming??
Howdy all,
I'm trying to play a game with my roommate using a direct connect between our computers. He's running Windows XP and I've got 2000.
Both of our computers are connected to road runner through a router with ethernet cables, and have been able to do some file sharing with this setup, but why not playing a game with each other?
The game says a Null Modem Cable is needed. I believe this is a serial cable like used to connect to your printer? The computers are about 30 or 40 feet apart, so I could buy a really long cable.
Isn't it possible to use a male to male USB cable? Or is some sort of software needed in addition?
I found this product... but I feel like there should be an easier way.
Belkin - USB Direct Connect
Thanks for any ideas!
I'm trying to play a game with my roommate using a direct connect between our computers. He's running Windows XP and I've got 2000.
Both of our computers are connected to road runner through a router with ethernet cables, and have been able to do some file sharing with this setup, but why not playing a game with each other?
The game says a Null Modem Cable is needed. I believe this is a serial cable like used to connect to your printer? The computers are about 30 or 40 feet apart, so I could buy a really long cable.
Isn't it possible to use a male to male USB cable? Or is some sort of software needed in addition?
I found this product... but I feel like there should be an easier way.
Belkin - USB Direct Connect
Thanks for any ideas!
08-27-02, 01:23 AM
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Is the game a Network playable game? Many games that play in Null Modem can't use a network. A nullmodem cable is a serial cable that is crossed over like a crossover Ethernet. RadioShack has them cheap.
