Hi all, i just bought a new Laptop (Windows VISTA), also i do own a Desktop (Windows XP SP2), now i want to connect both my laptop and desktop, i do not know what stuffs i need to buy to connect them both. also i don't have an internet connection. how can i set up a wireless or otherwise wired LAN connection between both. because i need to transfer the data from desktop to laptop and vice versa also i need to use the multiplayer games using the LAN connections. As i dont have much knowledge in networking. please help me out.
2007-09-25 22:28:18 · 4 answers · asked by TerenzzZ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Depending on if you want a wired or wireless network is what will determine what equipment you need to purchase.
If you want a wired LAN then you need to have a ethernet port on the two computers, a router and two ethernet cables to connect from the router to each computer.
Ill suggest the following router:
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=371&#DGL-4100
If you want a wireless network then you will need two wireless network adapters and a wireless router.
Ill suggest the following items:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=1&pid=530
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=531&sec=1
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=532&sec=1
If in the future you purchase DSL or cable internet you can connect the Internet modem to the router and share the internet between the two computers also.
2007-09-25 22:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best for you is to get a wireless router (any) and connect the latop with either wifi or cable and the desktop with a cable.
All it requires from you is to read the simple user guide that comes with the router, no much other knowledge required and everything will be connected in matter of minutes and ready for another device if needed.
The file sharing itself can be set up using inbuilt windows tools, Control Panel > Network Connections > Set up a home or small office network in win XP and something similar in Vista ;)
But you didn't ask how to do the sharing, so I won't answer that. And you surely know how to find out your ip addresses needed for games so I won't answer that either :)
2007-09-26 05:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easiest way would be a crossover cable between the two.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=crossover+cable&x=0&y=0
You could also get a switch or a hub and connect both machines to that. But if you were going that route you might as well get a router in case you decide to get internet access in the future.
2007-09-26 10:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by metalicurt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a crossover cable from bestbuy or a similar store. :)
It has to be a crossover cable though. A typical Ethernet cable will NOT work
2007-09-26 05:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by biggieprice 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋