using a router...
2007-06-29 06:20:50 · 9 answers · asked by mzbossybee 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A router lets you share the connection between multiple computers- that's what they're for.
Without a router, you can only have 1 computer connected at a time, so you'd be unplugging and switching the network cable between your desktop and laptop.
A switch or splitter probably won't work since your Internet Service Provider is only giving out 1 IP address....
2007-06-29 06:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it without a router, but you shouldn't for a couple of reasons. First a router provides you with a firewall... a necessary thing for an always on connection like a cable modem. Secondly it allows multiple (usually up to four) wired connections and if it's wireless you can use the laptop that way. Choice is good. Seriously, consumer grade routers are very inexpensive these days and are easy to set up. The advantages far out weigh the cost.
2007-06-29 13:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by ta0j0nes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to do this without a router is to set up internet connection sharing on the machine with the modem attached, you then connect the network cards of the machines with a cross-over cable. If your desktop is using it's network card to connect to the modem you will need to install a second network card. You can do all the setup from the network setup wizard. It is a fiddly way to connect and will incur a load penalty on the desktop.
2007-06-29 13:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without using a router? Hmmm...
a) I've heard that there are USB networking rigs available... (networking your laptop to your desktop, then sharing internet resource)
b) realistically, pull the cable on the desktop, and plug it in the laptop.
c) get a router. (assuming you don't have a problem using a router, you just don't HAVE one)
Cheers!
2007-06-29 13:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by Scott R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
It can be done quit easy, its cheap no additional harware needed. But using a router is beter.
Having said that, how to do it without it...
Configure your pc with the external internet connection as ICS server. ICS = Internet Connection Sharing
This setup is sometimes called home-network
Here is a web-sites that explains how to do
http://www.homenethelp.com/ics/ics-install-netxp.asp
It looks hard to do, but it is simple to do...
I have it configured several times and it works fine.
If you need more help/info let me know.
-R
2007-06-29 16:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must use one of the following, a router, a hub, or a network switch. Sorry, that's just the way it is.
2007-06-29 13:37:52 · answer #6 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh this is easy if you go to a store near by you then you can just ask them for a chip.This depends if you want to go places with your labtop and still be able to go on the internet.If I understand you right.Well you can go to almost any place that sells labtops.Best place you should go is to Best Buy!That would be the #1 place.Then you can go to other places that sells them like Walmart.Just ask for a computer chip that is able for be to go places with the internet wireless.I hope it helps!!!!!
2007-06-29 13:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Tory 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Invest in a switch...they are inexpensive and really realible..
2007-06-29 13:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a splitter and run a wire from it to your laptop
B.
2007-06-29 13:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by ivan dog 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋