What is the easiest way to network my desktop computer and laptop computer together?
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In addition to a previous response.. you need this to get this:\n\nD-Link - 802.11g Wireless Access Point - DWL-2100AP\n\nor\n\nD-Link AirPlus Xtreme G 802.11g Wireless Access Point - DWL-2100AP at BestBuy.com
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I'm assuming that your desktop is connected to an Internet modem (cable or DSL) via an Ethernet cable.\n\nYou need:\n1.  A wireless Internet router (preferably the kind with a few wired ports as well)\n2.  A network printer server\n3.  One Ethernet cable (between the desktop and router)\n4.  You may need a new printer cable between the printer server and printer\n\nI recommend disabling SSID broadcasting and enabling encryption on the router, and setting up that encryption on the wireless laptops.
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Windows allows internet connection sharing.  Enable this for the network connection of the computer which is online.\n\nA better solution is to hook up both computers through a router.  These can be purchased for under $50 online or in walmart/target/radio shack/etc.
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Simple buy a eathernet cable and connect 2 computers as LAN. Server will be your old computer and use your Laptop for regular usage.
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the cheapest way is to connect two computers directly together using a cable.  To do this you will needa Network Interface card (NIC) in both computers (most new computer come with them as standard but if not they are cheap).\n\nbuy a CAT5e (crossover) patch cable and plug each end into the computers NIC cards. If your using XP you can run the "set up a home or small office network". This wizard will do all the work for you.\n\nenable internet connection sharing on the computer that conects to the internet and bobs your mothers brother :-)
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Get either a hub / switch or a crossover cable.\nBeside cabling, both laptops will need a different IP address within the same range.\n\nMore detailed infos:\n\nhttp://www.homenethelp.com/web/explain/about-ethernet-crossover.asp\nhttp://www.answers.vt.edu/ask4help/connection/vtkb697.htm\nhttp://computer.howstuffworks.com/question549.htm
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Yes, there is a way...\nIn 'Network Connections' folder you will find 'Network Setup Wisard'.\nRun it and follow instructions. It really works.\nRun it on both computers. It solves the exact problem.
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You can do a network connection using router and network cables, the standard ethernet cables, but if you need to connect only 1 pc to 1 laptop, you dont need a router, instead you can use Crossover Cable and directly connect from your PC network card slot to Laptop's network card slot
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u can do it with diffrent devices\nthe best way is make a network bye connecting this two  computer to each other , u can contact me to explain u more
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A router isn't essential, though its certainly what I'd recommend. \n\nThe simplest (and cheapest) way to connect them is by a cross-over ethernet cable, which means that both PCs must have a network interface, either built in to the motherboard or through an add-on card. Of course this approach is only viable if you're able to route the cable through the house OK, you didnt say if the PCs would be in the same room.\n\nOnce you have this connection made use the 'network set up wizard' in Windows to configure your PC with ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) --- this will also allow you to create a floppy disc with which you can set up the other PC with the correct settings.\n\nUsing a router is very similar, though you'd need 2 'straight through ethernet cables' to connect each PC to the router. Your internet connection is then handled by the router which gives the security benefit of not exposing either machine to the internet, traffic is handled by the router on behalf of the PCs. Once again you'd need to be able to run the cables OK.\n\nIf running cables around isnt an option, you have the option of using a wireless router, at least for the connection from the second PC--one of them will have to be connected by ethernet cable to successfully set it up. \nBear in mind a wireless network isn't as secure as a wired one, if you do use this method please follow the advice at sites such as http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,844020,00.asp and http://www.netgear.co.uk/securing_wireless_network.php ... if you do a google/yahoo search for 'securing a wireless network' you'll find lots of good sites..... and don't forget about popping into http://www.microsoft.com and checking put their security advice.\n\nIf all that seems complicated, dont worry...its really very simple, particularly with the configuration being 'wizard' driven.
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Buy external hard drive. Move everything from your desktop there, then copy it to your laptop.\n\nor Setup a home network, so you can connect to your desktop from your laptop. Then you can copy everything directly from your desktop without having to buy another hard drive.
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My suggestion, get a wireless router.  It will plug into your desktop and then you can access files and your high speed modem and printer from your laptop without having to worry about cables or anything.\n\nThat is the system I have a home with 2 desktops and 3 laptops.
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Transferring files from one computer to another is no big deal, you just need to buy either a short crossover cable and directly connect your two computers or buy an extra patch cable with which to connect your laptop to your hub/switch/router at home. Then all you have to do is right click on the folder containing the files/folders that you want to share and select properties (for windows xp/2000) and under sharing and security select the option to share it over the network. Then all you have to do is open internet explorer and type &#92;&#92;<computer_name> where <computer_name> is the name of your computer (e.g. radicalhomepc).\n\nMoving programs over is not so easy. You can either try copying the corresponding folders in the Program Files directory and try to grab all the corresponding registry files and import them to your desktop's registry, or you can buy a program (probably ~50-60 dollars) that will copy your programs with varying degrees of success between computers. Probably the cheapest solution would be to install the programs anew on your computer and just import the files you want through what I covered on sharing files.
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Using  a network cable (UTP) any cathegory \nconnect thos two laptops and use network setop wizard ..you will find network setup wizard in control panel at network connections\nUse the same ip class for both of the two laptops how to do that it's simple:\n1. Open control panel\n2. Open network connections\n3. Right click on the item spelled "Local area connection" and chose "properties" and then the "Local Area Connection" window will popup.\n4. In this window at the "general" tab in the box named "This connection uses the following items:" duble click on the "internet protocol(TCP/IP)\n5. The Internet Protocol window will popup. In this window click on the "Use The Following ip adderss:" and place this ip for the first laptop "192.468.3.1" and at the "Subnet Mask:" place 255.255.255.0 then click ok.\n\n~~Now for the second laptop use the same steps but place this ip addess 192.168.3.2 and the same Subnet Mask "255.255.255.0" click ok and presto you have a network connection!\n\nto transfere file use "My Network Places" will find that in the start menu or in "My Computer" on the left side of this window.\n\n!Dont forget you need to share the files before you can copy them using "my network palces" To share the files right click on the folder you wish to be shared and chose "properties" you will find the sharing options at the sharing tab of the window that had just poped up.\nYou Will know what you have to do once you are there :)\n!You can share an entite hard drive as well by doing the same step!!!\nThat's all you need to know about it!\nHappy shareing!\nDon't forget to vote my answer!\nGood Luck ;)\n\nOhh! and if you wish to create a wirless connetion between thos two laptops use thw wirless network setup wizard . You will find that in Control panel!\n\nthe shareing method it's the same . and the ip rules as well!!!\n\nThat all there is to know!\nHappy sharryng
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if ur computer has built in ethernet card, then u can connect them both by using crossover cable... its the cheapest way i know.
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For remote desktop you need to have ports forwarded on your router and have xp pro installed on the computer you want to connect to.\n\nIf you use a program called Hamachi, and UltraVNC you can connect to them remotely and securely.\n\nHamachi will establish a vpn connection between the two computers, secure and safe.  One click setup is the best part, that and free.\n\nUltraVNC will allow you to gain remote control of the computer.  \n\nIn combination you will need no ports forwarded and it will be secure.
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Yes, using a hub.  You can also connect 2 computers together using a crossover cable.