How do i set up a network for two computers?

Question

i have a pc that has a DSL connection. what should i do to attach it to my laptop? how do i make a network? where i can share files and go online?

Answer 1

If you want to just share the DSL connection, get a router/switch and configure it to share the connection. If you want to slave one computer to the other with the PC as the primary source to the Internet, then connect the PC to the Internet and set it up as the web server, set both computers to use a work-group, and attach the two computers using a switch.

Answer 2

Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router Setup with 1 PC's running
Windows XP and High Speed Broadband connection:
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WRT54G-Wireless-G-Router/dp/B00007KDVI

Basic Diagram:

+------+
¦High ¦
¦Speed ¦
¦Modem ¦
+------+
|
+-------+
|Linksys| +----+
|WRT54G |->|PC-A|
|Router | +----+
+-------+
|
+----+
|PC-B|
+----+

Before you start you will need some important information!!!

If you are already connected to the Internet, go to the command
line. Start-->Run-->cmd-->OK

Type ipconfig /all

You should see something like this:

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MyComputerName
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : MyDomainname.com

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : MyDomainname.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : My NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : Unique MAC Address
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.42
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : Unique IP Address
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : Unique IP Address

Write these down or save them someplace for future reference.

If you don't see anything like this you will need to get from
your ISP.

After you have all this information and have all your hardware
connected similar to the basic diagram above you will need to
configure your Router.

Open broswer like Internet Explorer, Firefox or some such.

In the Address box type:

http://192.168.1.1

If you get prompted for a Username and Password type these,

ADMIN/ADMIN

We will change these later.

You should be take to the Setup window for the router. Use
all of the recommended settings below. They will help you
configure your router for safe wireless use and wired use in
your home.

Whereever you see something in angle brackets <...> you must
supply. When you create a new password use both upper/lower
case letters and numbers. Write it down, memorize it, eat the
paper you wrote it on and never share with anyone. Just kidding
but you should not take this lightly. Anyone who know this
information could make it so they could hijack your Internet
connection. This could have sever legal consequences or imbaracing
at the least.

Left click the Setup tab

Internet Setup

Internet Connection Type Automatic Configuration - DHCP

Optional Settings Router Name :
Host Name :
Domain Name :
MTU : Auto
Size : 1500

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Local IP Address : 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0

255.255.255.128255.255.255.192255.255.255.224255.255.255.240255.255.255.248255.255.255.252


DHCP Server : Enable
Starting IP Address : 192.168.1.58
Maximum Number of
DHCP Users : 2
Client Lease Time : 0 minutes (0 means one day)
Static DNS 1 :
Static DNS 2 :
Static DNS 3 : 0.0.0.0
WINS :

Time Zone:
(GMT-11:00) Midway Island, Samoa

Check this if it applies

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes

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Wireless tab:

Wireless Network Mode: G-Only
Wireless Network Name (SSID):
Wireless Channel : 8 - 2.447GHz
Wireless SSID Broadcast: Enable

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Security tab:

Firewall Protection : Enable

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Block WAN Requests Block Anonymous Internet Requests Check it

Filter Internet NAT Redirection Check it

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Administration tab:

Router Password
Local Router Access Router Password :
Re-enter to confirm:

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Remote
Remote Router Access Management : Disable

Management Port :
Use https :

UPnP

UPnP : Disable



Left click on the Save Settings button. Close the window. You should
be connected to the Internet.

Have fun but be safe!

You can always email if you have questions.

Answer 3

if you want to connect the computers between each other you will need a wire ( of twisted pairs ) there must be 4 twisted pairs.
white-blue,blue:white-orange,orange,white-green:green,white-brown-brown.and u get 2 RJ45 connectors. in the first side u put the wires like this:
white-blue, blue, white-orange, white-green,green,orange,white-brown,brown
and from the other side of the wire you put the wires like this.
white-orange,orange,white-blue,white-green,green,blue,white-borwn,brown
and then u connect them to the two laptops.
Make sure that in the properties of the network card, the obtain ip automatically is selected.
After the two laptops can see each other.

If u don't want to make the wire yourself, u can buy a cross cable from any hardware store.