Home network and dial-up

[tomwom]

I have a desktop with XP on dial up and I have a laptop with Vista that I want to connect so I can share files and a printer. I don't need to have web access for the laptop, so can I use a router to accomplish this? Or is there some other way?

 

[phantomofrussia]

if you want wireless then yes you can use a router. or if no wireless. just get a crossover cable and connect the laptop to the computer together. just make sure that they are under they same workgroup name

 

[apj101]

and be sure to share (by right clicking and pressing share) on any of the folder or printers you actually want to be shared.

 

[tomwom]

Thanks!