Hey guys can i use a regular ethernet wire to make a lan connection? Like use one end of the ethernet and plug it in to computer and one into laptop and sharefiles between the two computers? If so do i need certain softer or enable anything?
thanks for any help
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you will need cross over cable if you mean laptop to desktop ethernet
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Or purchase a router, so both pc's can be online at the same time. Then all you need is std ethernet cables. You will also need to have file share turned on.
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damn is there a way i can tell my regular ethernet wire is cross over other then checking the ends? It just reg dsl telus ethernet wire (blue)
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The cable you have is most likely not a cross over cable...most people don't have them in their homes. Do you have a router in your home to split the internet between computers?
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nah i dont have a router, i just got my laptop yesterday but right now i am at my friends house and i have question how do i find his wireless connection so i can connect to it?
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double click the computer icon in your taskbar "bottom right" then click refresh, if he is broadcasting his SSID then you should see his network connection
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
to check the cable look at the wires in the connector. If they match (pin out) it's a std cable. Crossover have wires crossed.
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yeah the wire my friend brought over is crossed. we are both on vista 32 bith we both have our laptops connnected now what???????
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Now you have to turn on file sharing to share files.
Setting Peer To Peer
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Lavitz, Feb 1, 2008.