both computers have xp, and ethernet nics but when i plug the cable in it still says network cable is unplugged. i know both the nics are working properly and all the drivers are as well. i dont know if there is any setting i have to change besides the ics. any help would be much appreciated..
2006-06-25 09:19:03 · 3 answers · asked by enjoiweed 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
both are running xp. both have nics too. im trying to make my laptop the host. my laptop is hooked up through wireless internet. and i just want to just cable my laptop and desktop together so i can access the internet and files from my desktop. but when i plug the cat5 cable in it says network cable is unplugged on both computers. i know all my drivers are up to date and both my nics are running properly. just not sure why its not recognizing the network cable. im not sure if this is clear enough. but if anyone has any idea please help me. if u need more info just email me at enjoiweed@yahoo.com
2006-06-25 11:51:19 · update #1
My suggestion, get a wireless router. It will plug into your desktop and then you can access files and your high speed modem and printer from your laptop without having to worry about cables or anything.
That is the system I have a home with 2 desktops and 3 laptops.
2006-06-25 09:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Walking Man 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ethernet nics? Not sure what you mean... but you left out a lot of info... do you have a wireless modem? If not, ya ain't gonna connect save thru a cable on the laptop. If it says a network cable is unplugged - well on which puter? Sigh, ok n/m just go to your device mgr and disable that unplugged one if you're not using it - the mssg will keep appearing until you do. With what you've said here, that's the best I can answer.
2006-06-25 09:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i tried to connect this one to my laptop the IP is set for one comp by roadrunner or service so u may have to network it to send files over like open ur netmeeting and send it thru or just do a cd an upload it u should have a back up on all comps anyway do ya have a usp port memory file key ring thingy of ur files would be easier to upload that into laptop
2006-06-25 09:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋