Thread: MT882 cross over cable LAN

Can I configure a network with my old desktop and new laptop using a cross over cable and MT882. I dont want to purchase a type II modem nor a wireless router. I need to set up this connection only for few months so i dont want to spend money.
Thanks in Advance.

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using a cross over cable to laptop

http://tinyurl.com/2rmbhj
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see diagram 6 also.

You need another ethernet card ( Rs 1000 approx) + cost of cross over cable.
Para two:
use the USB port for Desktop and LANport for Laptop.
Usb drivers for MT882 to be downloaded to say C:/MT882.
(Google search : mt882 usb drivers)
Then connect the usb cable to computer and start. Let windows detect new hardware and ask for drivers. follow instructions.
( Remove the LAN port/ethernet connection and connect to Laptop)

I have one LAN card in my desktop + 4 USB.. and one LAN card at my laptop + usb ... do I need one more ??

Thanks for your reply...

Only one USB port in desktop used for connecting to modemUSB port. Cable is different.
The other USB ports in Desktop can be used for Keyboard/mouse/camera/ memory stick etc.Please give feeedback.


REF:http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/426

Thank you ...

I have just gone through the document, I connect the desktop to the BSNL modem using a USB and the LAN port of my desktop to the LAN port of my Laptop using a crossover cable, the problem is that when I try to configure my desktop it does not give me this following option as said :

www(dot)hardwaresecrets(dot)com/fullimage.php?image=6512

( Forum not allowing my to post a link)

But you will find that MT882 gets installed (using USB driver) as a virtual LAN card ( i think ), so I think I am getting that option. I again thought of connecting my Laptop and desktop with a usb-usb network cable, and using the LAN as connecting to my modem. Please comment on my thought.

The Rj45 cross over cable is it same Cat 5 we use normally.?
A special cable is needed. confirm.
2. Sometimes your post is held back ,to check the link given is acceptable to Forum members/admin. What was the message you got?
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/fullimage.php?image=6512
Anyway i will check it up. OK for me
May be you must have some minimum posts.
3. Did you enable DHCP in modem ?
4. Try Obtain IP address automatically in TCP/IP properties.
5. Post screenshot pic (ref6511) of your computer No 1. & 2.