How to make a network connection.?

Question

Hello. I am trying to make a wired network connection between my laptop and my home pc computer. I have an ethernet cable and I'm not sure how to make a local network connection between them.
I kinda don't want a wireless networkwork because I question the security with them. I would really like a cable based connection, but if you only know about a wireless network, I'll take that too.Thanks.

I don't know if I was specific enough to help you to help me. I might have used the wrong term, I want to be able to share my documents, pictures, etc. between computers and share my pc's printer.

Answer 1

The easiest way is to go and purchase crossover cable, plug it into the network card of the laptop and th desktop, than run the network setup wizard in the control panel, Make sure that the work group is the same for both computers and you will have a network between the two computers.

If you want to add more computers you need a network hub and cat5 network cable and just run the same network wizard.

Answer 2

you will either have to buy a hub for networking and two Ethernet cables or if your only going from laptop to computer you can get a rolled Ethernet cable that will directly cable the two together without the hub. If you use more than two you will need a hub and be sure it is cat 5 cable or better on Ethernet, 8 pin phone cable most of the time will not work has to have twisted pairs wires in it.

Answer 3

many ways u can do it. depends on what purpose u wanna use it. u didn't clearly mentioned the type of internet connection or u want to share internet connection or not.
i suggest u to purchase a router and connet u'r pc and laptop to the router by ethernet cable. in this way u can share internet in both pc's and use the pc's in a LAN.

Answer 4

go to control panel and clik in area conection on the side it will say create a new conection and just follow the steps

Answer 5

Wired networks are the best way to connect your desktop computer to the Internet and to other computers in your home. While wireless networks offer flexibility for portable computers, wired networks offer unbeatable performance, reliability, and security.

If you have a single computer, connecting to the Internet is as simple as plugging a network cable into your computer and your modem. If you have more than one computer, you need to connect a router between your modem and your computers. If one (or more) of your computers is in a different room from your router, you can use a network extender to connect the computer.

Connect a single computer to the Internet
To connect your computer to your Internet connection using a wired network

1.
Contact an Internet service provider (ISP) and have them configure an Internet connection to your home. For more information, read Connect to the Internet. If possible, have your ISP place the modem in the room with your computer. If the ISP must place the modem in a different room, use the steps provided for connecting computers in different rooms.

2.
Determine if your computer has a network adapter, and add one if necessary. For more information, read Install a network adapter.

3.
Shut down your computer by clicking Start, and then clicking Turn Off Computer. Then click Turn Off.



4.
Connect the network cable supplied by your ISP to your network adapter.



5.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your modem.



6.
Start your computer and log on to Microsoft Windows. Windows automatically detects that you are connected to the Internet.


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Connect multiple computers to the Internet
To connect more than one computer to the Internet, you need a router. A router (which might also have wireless networking built in) allows you to connect several computers to each other and to the Internet. The router sits between your computers and the modem provided by your ISP. You connect the router to the modem, and then connect all your computers to the router.



To connect a router and multiple computers to the Internet

1.
Contact an Internet service provider (ISP) and have them configure an Internet connection to your home. For more information, read Connect to the Internet. If possible, have the ISP place the modem in the room with your primary computer.

2.
Connect your router to your modem in one of the two following ways:

• If you currently have a computer connected directly to your modem: Unplug the network cable from the back of your computer, and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.

• If you don't currently have your computer connected to the Internet: Plug one end of a network cable (included with your router) into your modem, and the other end of the network cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your router.




3.
Plug in your router. After a minute or two, the Internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.



4.
Determine whether your computer has a network adapter, and add one if necessary. For more information, read Install a network adapter.

5.
Shut down your computer by clicking Start and then clicking Turn Off Computer. Then click Turn Off.



6.
Connect the network cable to your computer's network adapter.



7.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your network equipment.



8.
Start your computer and log on to Windows. Windows automatically detects that you are connected to the Internet.

9.
Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8 for each one of your computers. If you have a computer in a different room, follow the steps for connecting computers in different rooms.


Now that you have your computers networked, you can do much more than access the Internet. Computers can share files and printers, and you can play network games on them. For more information, see Using and maintaining your network.

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Connect computers in different rooms to the Internet
If you have a computer in a different room from your Internet connection and want to connect it to the Internet, you can extend your wired network across your home's power lines using a wall-plugged network extender kit. Wall-plugged network extender kits offer an alternative to wireless networks. For more information about choosing a network type, read Choosing the type of network to install.

To connect a computer in a different room in your house

1.
Determine whether your computer has a network adapter, and add one if necessary. For more information, read Install a network adapter.

2.
Shut down your computer by clicking Start and then clicking Turn Off Computer. Then click Turn Off.



3.
In the room with your computer, plug one wall-plugged network extender kit into a wall power outlet (not a power strip or extension cord).



4.
Connect a network cable to the wall-plugged network extender kit.



5.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your computer.



6.
In the room with your modem, router, or switch, plug one wall-plugged network extender kit into a wall power outlet (not a power strip or extension cord).



7.
Connect a network cable to the wall-plugged network extender kit.



8.
Connect the network cable to your modem, router, or switch.



9.
Start your computer and log on to Windows. Windows automatically detects that you are connected to the Internet.


Your wired connection to the Internet is now ready, and you can browse the Web reliably and securely.

Answer 6

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