connecting 2 computers

[Rainwalkerc]

i have a laptop and a desktop, is there a way to connect them using ethernet cable?

[466_User]

yes you can you will need a crossover cable not just the normal CAT5 cable link the two computers up and if you are using Windows XP goto the Network setup wizard and follow the steps from there

[kram 2.0]

Originally Posted by Rainwalkerc i have a laptop and a desktop, is there a way to connect them using ethernet cable?

You need a crossover cable.

kram

[Rainwalkerc]

wut is a crossover cable, wut does it look like?

[alex_pinking]

a cross over cable is a cable which alows you to connect two computer via a network. It looks smaller then a CAT5 cable but kinda looks the same.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by alex_pinking a cross over cable is a cable which alows you to connect two computer via a network.

Actually, the two computers are the "network" when you use a crossover cable between them.

Originally Posted by alex_pinking It looks smaller then a CAT5 cable but kinda looks the same.

It's the same size as a CAT5 cable but the RJ45 connectors are wired differently.

Cricket

[Rainwalkerc]

so.....
the crossover cable is different from the cable i use for ethernet, right?
so is this one the right one?
GENERIC 10X5-83110 10 FT Cat 5E (Crossover) Gray Cat 5e 350Mhz Crossover Network Cable

[bailey]

yep, that will do it, but unless you plan on buying other items, the shipping may run more than the cable will cost.
I would suggest that you go to a local computer shop and have then make one up for you, or just take a short cable and have one end replaced as a crossover cable.or if you can , go to any store like best buy, staples ect and buy one there.

[diver203_98]

Like Bailey said. If you can get it locally, that would be best instead of ordering it. Even Radio Shack would have them as well as the ones Bailey mentioned. Just make sure it says "Crossover Cable" and you will be fine.

[glc]

Even with the shipping, it's cheaper to buy it from Newegg. Retail markup on network cables is outrageous. That cable for $2 something and $5 shipping will be 15 bucks in the store.

[bailey]

thr reason I suggested that, the local store here will do that for free,no cost at all, but then this is a small farming community too, not a place that a computer person will get rich.

[Rainwalkerc]

i wanted to make sure, so, this crossover cable is NOT a RJ45 cable right? because lots of places sell RJ45 ethernet cables, im not sure those are the right one? thx for the help

[bailey]

yes, rj45 is the name if the connector that is on the ends of the cables, same connector is on the stright and crossover cable.
the only differance on the cross over cable is some of the wires are connected to differant pins

[Tony Starks]

How do you connect the laptop and PC Via wireless net work?

[bailey]

Originally Posted by Tony Starks How do you connect the laptop and PC Via wireless net work?

maybe you should start a new thread for that, its a whole differant story

[Rainwalkerc]

i finally bought the cat5e crossover cable, but i have no clue still how to use it to connect, i tried the windows network place, using the "make a new connection" wizard or something like that, but it didn't work. could some1 give me some more specific instructions, thx a lot

[Rainwalkerc]

any1?

[glc]

Insert the Windows XP CD in the first computer’s drive.
When the XP Welcome Menu appears, click Perform Additional Tasks.
Click Setup Home Or Small Office Networking and follow the prompts.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each computer on your network.