GOOD2USE Knowledge Network Hardware requirements for connection sharing using Microsoft ICS with two computers
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1 x switch (or hub)
The switch (or hub) allows all computers on the network to communicate with each other.
1 x network card per computer
Each computer must have a Network Interface Card (NIC) installed.
1 x Ethernet (straight through) cable per computer
Each computer is connected to the switch (or hub) using Ethernet cable. The cable lengths must be long enough to connect all the devices, but should not be longer than 100m.