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    How i i setup a internet connection between a pc and laptop?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by manzi, Sep 25, 2007.

  1. manzi

    manzi Notebook Evangelist

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    I have got my new Vostro 1400 laptop but i do not have a wireless router. But i have my desktop with the cable modem. In the cable modem i put the ethernet cable so that the modem and the laptop were connected. But whenever I try to use the Internet on my laptop it does not work. How do i make it work? Do i need to set up a "network" between the pc and laptop and if so how? Or what else should I be doing?

    Btw im using Vista Home Premium on the laptop and XP Home edition on the desktop.

    ANY help will be appreacited and I will rep those who help me in any way.

    Thx
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Go to my network places,click setup home or small office network double click and follow directions.Also make sure your network adapter is enabled >>My computer right click properties click hardware click device manager,scroll down to network adapters check each make sure they're enabled.This is in windows XP,should be that much different I'm thinking.
     
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