How do I network two computer together without an internet connection?

Question

I have two computers in the same room with no internet connection except dial up. How can I let them share a network so I can send files back and forth between the two?

Answer 1

if you don't have a hub... use a crossover lan cable. then enable file / printer sharing...

Answer 2

definite. Have the very own pc connect with the internet. in the community settings you will see internet connect Sharing or ICS. verify this on for the dialup connection and it will enable you to share the internet connection from the very own pc for the period of your LAN. Your router will guard the TCP/IP settings because it purposes as a DHCP server (the device telling the different contraptions what there tackle is AKA 192.168.0.a million etc, it additionally handles DNS call subjects as properly). Having the very own pc act by way of fact the internet community server loose's up the computer to be on the spot someplace else assuming the router is a WiFi and the computer is merely too. Crossover cable is used to connect 2 computers including out a router. if so Static IP's will could be set alongside with the right subnet as neither one is appearing as a DHCP server. it is extensively utilized to connect diverse switches jointly on an identical community.

Answer 3

It ain't exactly sharing a network but you can get a cat5 data cable (specify it is to direct connect 2 computers) that will allow you to share folders between the computers.

Don't think both will have internet access however.

Answer 4

use a crossover cable and enable printer file share you can also share the internet from one computer even if you are useing a modem

Answer 5

You can get a CAT5 cable and plug them together, and they will be networked at 10mbps - 1gbps (depending on your hardware.)

Answer 6

Router or cross-over cable.