How do i set up a p2p wifi network in windows.

BigBDrugStores · 11-13-2006, 02:13 AM

i dont have a wireless access point and i want the 2 computer to talk to each other.

Motoxrdude · 11-13-2006, 02:15 AM

Plug both computers together with and ethernet cable. Now run the "Network Connection Wizard" in the control panel. Let me know if you need more help then that.

[-0MEGA-] · 11-13-2006, 02:18 AM

If you want to do it wireless, setup a wireless card in both computers, and establish an ad-hoc network.

**The_Other_One** · 11-13-2006, 02:23 AM

Do you have to go though and setup IP address and what not or will window's do that by some wizard? I wouldn't know, I never deal with those darn things...

If you do have to do it manually, with either setup, set each computer up using a different IP address... For example...

Computer 1(has internet)
IP: 192.168.1.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: blank

Computer 2(pulls internet from Computer 1)
192.168.1.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

You'll probably also need some sort of internet sharing utility if you do want to share the internet. If you don't care about this, you can just leave the gateway blank. Oh, and DNS's are provided by your ISP. I don't beleive you'll need them for this setup.

Motoxrdude · 11-13-2006, 02:40 AM

I beleive if you do static IP then you have to enter in your own DNS, but i could be mistaken?

[-0MEGA-] · 11-13-2006, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motoxrdude

I beleive if you do static IP then you have to enter in your own DNS, but i could be mistaken?

You dont need to, unless you plan on having the computers access the internet.

Motoxrdude · 11-13-2006, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

You dont need to, unless you plan on having the computers access the internet.

Ok, that is what I meant.

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Do you have to go though and setup IP address and what not or will window's do that by some wizard? I wouldn't know, I never deal with those darn things... If you do have to do it manually, with either setup, set each computer up using a different IP address... For example... Computer 1(has internet) IP: 192.168.1.1 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: blank Computer 2(pulls internet from Computer 1) 192.168.1.2 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 You'll probably also need some sort of internet sharing utility if you do want to share the internet. If you don't care about this, you can just leave the gateway blank. Oh, and DNS's are provided by your ISP. I don't beleive you'll need them for this setup. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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