Networking Two Computers

[stuaz]

Hey Guys,

Now i have a Toshiba Laptop running Windows XP and it has a network card. I also have a Desktop running Windows XP, that also has a network card.

I also have a network cross-over cable....(i think thats what it is called)

But for some reason the two computers cant reconginse each other. Although my desktop relises when i plug in the cable and when i pull it out, as it displays messages.

Any help on how to get them to work together.

Also another problem i have is:

like i said i have a Desktop PC running Windows XP. It is upstairs in my bedroom. I also have a Laptop running Windows XP ( i want to beable to go online anywhere in the house with out wires)

My nearest phone point is downstairs in my hall. I want to be able to acess both computers with out the need for wires??


Is this posible??

I have dial-up.......it think i cant but i want to know for certain!! Thanks

 

[robina_80]

YES!!!
get a wireless router and then get wireless network cards (NIC)cards for your pc and laptop

 

[stuaz]

so even with dial-up i can still go wireless???? you sure??? it would

 

[stuaz]

If you can go wireless with a dial-up what products allow that and where from??


Thanks

 

[robina_80]

what you got broadband or ADSL?? if you havnt got any of these im afraid you cant could be wrong but doubt it

 

[stuaz]

errr...i havent got broadband iknow that.....but im not sure between the other two.

i do hope i can go wireless....if would make things easier at home...