How Do You Hook Up Two Computers With Cat 5 Cable?

Two computers can be simply connected to each other using cat5 cable, LAN card and RJ-45 connectors. First install LAN card in both machines and check whether the LAN cards are working properly. Then, assign internet protocol (IP) address in LAN-card. Crimp the RJ-45 to the both ends of cat-5 cable. There are two types of network cable one is straight and one is cross. You must crimp the RJ-45 in cross cable manner.

As per the standard for the crimping the one end of cable wires must be in sequence as: White of Orange, Orange, White of Green, Blue, White of Blue, Green, White of brown, and Brown. The other end of the wire sequence should be: White of Green, Green, White of Orange, Blue, White of Blue, Orange, White of brown, and Brown. Connect the cable to both the computers. This is the simple way to connect two computers to each other using cat-5 cable.