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    How to conect 2 laptops via lan cable?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by vstrtz, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. vstrtz

    vstrtz Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,
    I jus got my new notebook dv7t-1025nr , i want to connect it to another laptop through lan cable (that i use to get connected to internet in hostel), both the laptop's are on vista. Plz recommend how i connect, real noob in this area.
    Thx
     
    vstrtz, Oct 19, 2008
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  2. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i believe you will need a router or switch of some sort...
    it may be possible to plug them in and do manual DNS and subnet settings or w/e but idk about that.
     
    aan310, Oct 19, 2008
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  3. RedBeardedDevil

    RedBeardedDevil Notebook Consultant

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    You need to get a crossover cable. Look them up on eBay or whatever retailer is near you. Also have you tried connecting via Bluetooth. You can network that way as well.
     
    RedBeardedDevil, Oct 19, 2008
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  4. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    lol... duh...
    creat an adhoc network... there yougo, its wireless
     
    aan310, Oct 19, 2008
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    It's the simplest solutions that are the hardest sometimes.
     
    RedBeardedDevil, Oct 19, 2008
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  6. gengerald

    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    A crossover cable will work, but I have read that a standard cable has worked for some...not sure :/
     
    gengerald, Oct 19, 2008
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  7. uncming

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    A standard cable ought to work. If you have a router, even better. Both PC to PC only requires you use Static IP address

    So

    1.Go to your Network from your Windows Start Menu
    2. Right click and choose "Properties"
    3. In the left hand side, choose Manage a Connection
    4. Right click over your Ethernet card and select "Properties"
    5. Select Internet Protocol Verion 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties
    6. In General Tap, select "Use the following address" instead of Obtain an IP Address automically.
    7. On PC 1, put any valid IP address and subnet mask
    8 On PC2, put any different IP Address but the same subnet mask

    Now the two PCs should be able to talk to each other in absence of a network routing device.

    If you are having trouble be sure to turn off Firewall briefly.

    The quick check is to ping each other via IP address
     
    uncming, Oct 20, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    http://www.home-network-help.com/ad-hoc-wireless.html

    1) Setup an Ad-hoc network connection on the Vista computer thats connected to the internet. Use a WPA encryption mode. Make sure you turn on Internet Sharing connection

    2) On the 2nd notebook, search for the Ad-hoc network and WPA key and you should be networked and connected to the internet
     
    flipfire, Oct 20, 2008
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  9. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Generally, the new standard cables (as long as you don't go with el cheapos) should be able to handle direct system-to-system without needing a special cross-over cable.
     
    Shyster1, Oct 20, 2008
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  10. blue68f100

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    If your pc's has GigE ports and the mfg followed the recommended std, a std cable with work. GigE is suppose to auto nogiate. Otherwise you will need a crossover cable. You will need to set static IP's on both PC's.

    If you have 11n available use the adhoc config it may be easier.

    If you have a router or switch no additional cables will be required. All you need to do is setup the sharing so you can move files.

    You will get a message that you have limited connective, this is do to the facr it does not see the internet, so just ignore.
     
    blue68f100, Oct 20, 2008
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  11. vstrtz

    vstrtz Notebook Guru

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    Thx..
    i didn't knew abt this Ad-hoc stuff... got it connected..
     
    vstrtz, Oct 24, 2008
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