If you want to connect two computers directly without the use of a router, you can use a crossover cable. It is specifically designed for such an operation. A regular CAT5 cable would not be able to give you that kind of connectivity without the use of a router. In addition, both computers need to have a Network Interface Card (NIC) connected to them so that the crossover cable can be connected to them. This type of connection saves you from having to buy a router just to connect the machines to transfer files and … Continue Reading “Crossover Cables”