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March 20th, 2006, 06:48 AM
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guys ,,can someone pls let me know if there r any cheap and simple books with screen shots or any sites which give the full idea on How to setup home networking between 2 desktops and 1 laptop???
let me know what things i need to buy, i mean accessories?
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March 20th, 2006, 07:21 AM
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Do you want these to have access to the internet? If so, what method do you use to get on the internet? Are they close together or far apart. Are you interested in wireless or wired connections?
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March 20th, 2006, 07:22 AM
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What exactly are you wanting to be able to do with the network? | |
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March 20th, 2006, 09:18 AM
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thnks rsj and ground
ok, i want a wired connection ,so that i can share internet,Printer, between the two and my Internet connction is a Dial-up type.they r far apart,,actually 1 is a desktop the other one laptop,,,but i dont think u can have Wirless with a Dial-up,,right???
let me know what exactly do i need to buy?? i was reading on the micorsoft sirte tht i need 2 things:-
1.ethernet card(which i have already)
2.Ethernet crossover cable
what to do after that or anything else to buy?
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March 20th, 2006, 11:22 AM
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What operating systems are you using?
Well you can go two different ways with this
How far are these two computers?
If wireless is what you want to use you can get an access point or wireless router (if you decide to upgrade to broadband down the line) and connect the computers over a wireless network. You will need to purchase the above listed device and two wireless network cards. (Depending on what os you can share out your internet connection through the pc using ICS or something similar)
You can go the ADHOC method but i dont suggest this at all. | |
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March 20th, 2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hauntedscientist guys ,,can someone pls let me know if there r any cheap and simple books with screen shots or any sites which give the full idea on How to setup home networking between 2 desktops and 1 laptop??? | Go to your local library and see if they have any recent home-networking books available. | |
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