Can I use an Easy Transfer Cable as a USB network cable?

beyond_amusia · May 22, 2009

I used to own a LapLink USB cable and it let you connect 2 PCs with it and share an internet connection and such. I was wondering if there is any way to do that with a Belkin Easy Transfer Cable...? :confused:

Kreij · May 29, 2009

If the Belkin cable uses a PL-2501 chip then it's possible. However, if it uses a PL-25A1 chip then I don't think it will have that ability.

Geofrancis · May 30, 2009

you would think usb networking would be part of the usb protocol like it is with firewire and no chips are required

beyond_amusia · Jun 8, 2009

Sorry it took so long to reply - no internet for a little while. Well, I will look to see what chip is in the blasted thing... And yes, networking sould be part of the USB protocol, but cable length would be thwe main constraint.

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Can I use an Easy Transfer Cable as a USB network cable?

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