Question though and I apologize for the laymen terms etc...I'm looking to transfer files form the dell to the acer, so I need to set up a network...how do I do that and do I need 2 yellow/ethernet cords?? I also have a lynksys router.. do I need anything else??
please spell it out for me, step by step how to do this..my friend who knows computers is on vacation for a week and I don't want to wait that long!!
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You can use the router you have and 2 ethernet cables. The 2 computers plug into the router, in the usual 4 ports. Then this is from my guide:
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so that may be my problem right there I only have one ethernet cable (yellow) I have one that looks identicle to it but is blue, as well as a blue USB cable....
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Are you sure one is not a crossover cable? If so you can link the PCs directly without the need for a router. Generally cross overcables are orange, but I have seen yellow.
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well I was coming on here to say I figured out by just directly connecting the laptops (plus looking in the right file helps too) so Zazonz you were on the right track lol
Real idjiot here ...lol need help
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by laptpnewbie, Jan 6, 2006.