problem networking 3 pcs

[burnout]

i have had my pc networked with my son's for a while now with no problems, but now i;ve decided to add my daughter's aswell. this is how they're wired up

pc 1 - network card with ip address 192.168.0.1

pc2 1st network card connected to pc1 ip address 192.168.0.2
2nd network card connected to pc 3 ip address 192.168.0.3


pc 3 network card with ip address 192.168.0.4

i can connect pc1 to pc2 and pc2 to pc3, but can't connect pc1 to pc3

does this make any sence?
neway can some1 please tell me how i can connect pcs 1 &3 ?
thanx for reading

burnout
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[sparks]

from what you've described, there is no connection between pc1 and pc3. in any case, you need a hub, and connect each pc to that from a single network card in each machine. you will also need to use 'straight through' network cables instead of the crossover ones i assume you are using.

[smokafatty]

Or get a cheap router and it will do all the work for you.

[karaoke_rob]

a cheap hub will sort you out mate.
I connected 3 in my house last weekend, too k about 30 mins.
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