how do u connect 2 computer's together?

Question

just want know can u tell me what parts needed too ?

Answer 1

You should be able to hook them up using an ethernet cable (if they both have a network card). You then have to go under your network settings to set up an Ad Hoc network, just the two will communicate.

Answer 2

You have to buy network parts and install the parts and then configure the computer. Assumption you are using Microsoft Windows XP Professional on your two PCs.

1. Go to http://www.compusa.com/default.asp or go to computer store. Get the following parts:

(a) 2 Wireless Network Interface Cards (NIC).
For example: CompUSA 54Mbps WirelessG PCI Adapter, 802.11g, b

(b) 1 Wireless Access Point / Router
For example: Hawking Technology HWR54G Wireless-G 4 Port Router, 802.11b, g

2. Install the two wireless NIC in each computer you are trying to connect.

3. Connect the power adapter of the wireless Access Point to the electric power.

4. Configure the two computer by following these steps:
(a) From the Start menu, goto Control Panel, then Network and Internet Connections.

(b) Pick a task called: Setup a wireless network for a home or small office. Setup a new wireless connection. Click Next and determine the SSID (For example: SSID1)

(c) Setup the network manually, and click next

Wireless Network Settings

Print this document and store it in a safe place for future reference. You may need these settings to add additional computers and devices to your network.


Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID): SSID1
Network Key (WEP/WPA Key): f22ef67c635747a1bf6f64108a
Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
Network Authentication Type: open
Data Encryption Type: WEP
Connection Type: ESS
Key Index:


To enable File and Printer Sharing on this computer, run the Network Setup Wizard.

To set up your Internet connection, follow the instructions from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Answer 3

NIC and Cat5

Well thats the basics. Put an ethernet network interface card (NIC) in each computer and use ethernet cable (e.g., Category 5e cable) to connect them. If you are only connecting 2 computers, use a crossover cable directly between them. If you are connecting 3 or more computers, use straight through (patch) ehternet cables and an ethernet hub/switch to connect them together. There are lots of other ways to connect computers (serial ports[RS232], usb, paralell port [lpt], wireless [wifi], etc.) but for purposes of networking and expandability, go with ethernet.

Answer 4

If you connect the PC's up directly together, you have several options:

- use a "crossover" ethernet cable (not a standard ethernet cable)
- use a USB "host-to-host" cable (similar to ethernet crossover concept)

* Don't go with other options like "serial" or "parallel" cables which provide a very slow connection


If you don't mind spending $40-50, get yourself a router with more than one ethernet port. It will manage the connection for you. All you have to do is use standard ethernet cables from both PC's to the router, then configure each PC to belong to the same workgroup name in Windows.

Answer 5

You need a router that is both wired and wireless. The company that I used was LINKSYS. That way you have a choice as to which way you want to go. Then you need a modem and I seriously recommend using cable for that. Both shoul come with cables and software. Just follow the instructions and you should be fine. Both comcast & linksys have great technical support in case you should run into any problems. A cheap place to get a router would be:

www.tigerdirect.com

Answer 6

There is what is called a direct cable connection option in Windows. You probably need a cable (probably COM or LPT). Alternatively, you may also want to use LAN cable and router.

Answer 7

Simplest way, serial cables. They will talk through COM ports. More complicated, install network/ethernet cards and connect with Cat5 cables.

Answer 8

I bought the Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Built in Cabling.

Cost was $39.39 + tax. Never used it. Did open package. Sell for $30.00 shiped to you door in USA.

Has built in PS/2 KVM cables.

Post email or cell if interested.

Answer 9

if u mean how you use both of the computers hard drives,memory or have 2 people working on the same computer you must have a 2GB min but I recommend a 3GB

Answer 10

in what sense? my mom's computer and mine connect. She lives in California, I live in Nevada. Same with my work, who is also in California. We do it through an FTP site. I can look at her files, she can look at mine. My work is transferred through something called Gear XPORT from their computer to mine.