how do link my computers using the Ethernet wire?

Question

i want to conect my laptop and new vista desktop. i want to use the laptop for the printer and for the programs i can't run on vista. i also want to transfer my files back and forth. how do i do this?

Answer 1

The easy way would be to buy whats called a network hub (gateway) This allows multiple computers to not only share the same internet access but the files too. Also you can set up network printing and file sharing.

Normally it would be set up using the ethernet wire that you wold hook up to get on the internet. Most "Hubs" have four ports in the back for Four different computers then there is a Internet port. so if you are running DSL this is where you would plug in your DSL cable, Or if you are using Cable Internet then the same thing here.

You can find these "Hubs" at most retail stores.. the most affordable would be Walmart, Target, Stores like that.

I believe Walmart carrys Link Systems.. decent brand for the money and dependable.

If you have any more questions please dont hesitate to ask.
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Answer 2

Best way would be to buy a router and plug them both into the router. Or if your laptop is wireless, get a wifi router and just plug the vista machine into the router.

You could also get a Cross Over cable and plug them directly into each other... you will have to set the IP address for each system to match. For example
laptop:
IP 192.168.1.10
SubNet 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.1

vista box
IP 192.168.1.11
SubNet 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.1

then you can create your share folders and access them by going \\192.168.1.10 for your laptop shares and \\192.168.1.11 for vista shares. You can share out your printer and see it this way.

The router would be the best way to go though

Answer 3

hi, (ANS) the respond is a hundred% specific, of direction you ought to use x3 computers linked to this gadget by way of fact this is precisely what it designed for. a) x1 port will connect >router >>>Virgin Cable or connection>>information superhighway. b) x3 (final RJ45 LAN ports) computers>>router that's appearing as a hub>>cable>information superhighway. c) merely be sure the router is utilising a DHCP server (ought to contain this equipped into it) to assign all your laptop's with their IP addresses. or you will ought to manually assign the IP's d) each and each laptop will require a CAT5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors at each and each end. e) be sure the router has a firewall and that its enabled (switched on) if its linked to the internet 24/7. f) additionally make sure each and each laptop additionally has a firewall enabled too, sure! that's abit belt & braces yet you like it recently nevertheless. g) No! this could be a under pressure out cable router no longer a on the spot one. NO! you do no longer want something on the spot in any respect. desire that facilitates? type Regards Ivan laptop veteran, MCSE knowledgeable, homestead windows consumer in view that 1989.

Answer 4

Via Ethernet ports ( so both computers need to have one). You should be able to see other computer shown as a local drive.