connecting two computer ^_s__^

xroxis01 · 07-24-2008, 05:53 PM

how can I connect my laptop and my computer via lan. what do I need to buy... do I need to set something in my computer to connect them. I just need to connect two computer because I want to play lan games with my brother.

98bishopmal · 07-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Have you got router?

If you have a 4 port router this will make it easy, you will need to make sure your laptop and computer has a network card then you will need 2 cat5 cables with RJ45 ends.

plug the computer and laptop into the router via the cat5 cable

Make sure the router is giving out DCHP so both laptop and computer get there ip address from the router

Any problems let me know

xroxis01 · 07-24-2008, 10:53 PM

is there any ways without a router

cohen · 07-24-2008, 10:58 PM

Buy a hub or a switch (go for a switch), but a router is the better wait to go.

xroxis01 · 07-25-2008, 04:42 AM

what kind of switch????.....

cohen · 07-25-2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xroxis01

what kind of switch????.....

8 Port switch.

98bishopmal · 07-25-2008, 01:50 PM

If you are thinking abo getting a swicth this is going to make your life a lot harder, you will have to setup static ip's setup setup DNS ... ect

If you just get a router it will do it all for you

if you still want to go and get a switch the best makes are Netgear and 3Com

both should be around the same price as a router.

krishananda · 07-26-2008, 07:37 PM

If ur just going to connect 2 pcs just use a crossover cable between them

DPTECH · 07-27-2008, 09:20 AM

you can use a crossover cable like krishananda said... or best is to buy a linksys router from bestbuy for like 50 bux.. it will have a 4 port switch built into it and also have wireless which is the best way to go... with crossover it will be more difficult to get internet on both computers... with a router u can have multiple computers on the internet also

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98bishopmal Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 59	Have you got router? If you have a 4 port router this will make it easy, you will need to make sure your laptop and computer has a network card then you will need 2 cat5 cables with RJ45 ends. plug the computer and laptop into the router via the cat5 cable Make sure the router is giving out DCHP so both laptop and computer get there ip address from the router Any problems let me know __________________ Kind Regards Malcolm Bishop Network + Certified Professional

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xroxis01 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 95	is there any ways without a router __________________ HELLO This site helps me a lot. Especially the ComboFix Thanks............. Hacker sucks......Kill'em

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cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,206	Buy a hub or a switch (go for a switch), but a router is the better wait to go. __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

07-25-2008, 04:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
xroxis01 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 95	what kind of switch????..... __________________ HELLO This site helps me a lot. Especially the ComboFix Thanks............. Hacker sucks......Kill'em

07-25-2008, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
98bishopmal Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 59	If you are thinking abo getting a swicth this is going to make your life a lot harder, you will have to setup static ip's setup setup DNS ... ect If you just get a router it will do it all for you if you still want to go and get a switch the best makes are Netgear and 3Com both should be around the same price as a router. __________________ Kind Regards Malcolm Bishop Network + Certified Professional

07-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
krishananda New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	If ur just going to connect 2 pcs just use a crossover cable between them __________________ Networking Newbie http://networking-newbie.blogspot.com/

07-27-2008, 09:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
DPTECH New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9	you can use a crossover cable like krishananda said... or best is to buy a linksys router from bestbuy for like 50 bux.. it will have a 4 port switch built into it and also have wireless which is the best way to go... with crossover it will be more difficult to get internet on both computers... with a router u can have multiple computers on the internet also __________________ DPTECH www.SchaumbugComputerRepair.com

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