How can I link my laptop and my PC to allow my PC to access the internet or to allow me to move some files?
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i think you can connect your laptop to PC by bluetooth. via bluetooth dongle. and the more economical way is to get a LAN wire. Through wire, you can transfer files with higher speed also.
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Configure your network device to acquire IP address from DHCP server. Thats all your done. Plug your modem to the PC and enjoy the Internet
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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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Yeah, go to download.com and get allway sync.\nIf you setup your PC with a network drive from your laptop, you can use allway sync to sync the two folders.  Its great software, and free.\nJust map a network drive on your PC to a shared folder on your laptop.
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you need to set up windows to share files..use the connection wizard in control panel.
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The easiest way is to setup a network to connect them both to. The standard way to setup a network is to use a router, most networks can easily be setup, once you get a router you will need to configure it so it will function as you want it to, then you will need to connect both computers through the router. This should allow you to share files between the computers as well as share your internet connection.\n\nAnother way to do this works if you have Windows XP or I think Windows 2000 lets you do this too, but that is to share your connection that is going into your main computer. To do this you will need it to have two different network cards, one is your existing one that you use to connect it to your DSL connection, and you will need a second one to connect to the other computer, in this case your laptop. In your Network Connections option in the control panel if you right click the connections one of the options is "Bridge Connection" by clicking this you are able to have the connections shared which should allow the laptop to access the internet connection through your desktop.
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It's not possible unless both computers are networked.\n\nBetter copy it on a floppy or CD. Else upload it to the internet from the source PC and download it into your PC.
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Assumption is you have Wireless Access Point and router. If you don't, you need. \n\nOptions for transferring files:- \n\n1. To transfer files between PCs, you need to make it part of same work group.\n2. Start FTP server on one of the machine and use FTP.\n\nIf you don't have wireless AP and/router, use Adhoc mode on laptop and use one of the option stated above.
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yes you can use a ethernet wire to connect the two computers, and then run the windows application to make one run from another.
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There is no easy way to do it.\n\nThe only way I can think of would be to create a bootable network floppy disk to give you DOS access to the network, then you can map a drive to another PC and run the windows XP installation from there... Network install. It will work but you'll have to use a full version of XP.
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do ipconfig on both laptops\n\ntry &#92;&#92;<ipaddr>,  for eg if your friends laptop shows 10.0.0.1\nenter &#92;&#92;10.0.0.1 in the "run" window\n\nIf you have enabled network file sharing, you should see all shared files on the other system (control panel->add/remove programs -> windows component -> networking components)\n\nIf this doesnt work, as a last resort get filezilla client and server
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No - you can't.  I think your talking about a modem, and not a router.  Was it provided by your Internet Porvider?  If so it's a modem and you cant use both connections.  Even if you could, your ISP would charge you for hooking up an extra PC that way.\n\nHOWEVER - What you can do -- is if one of the PC's has a network card and USB (the new laptop, should definitely have that) and its got windows XP, you can share the internet connection.  Hook the modem to PC1 with USB -- then rightclick "my network places" click properties.  You will see a list of networking devices on your PC -- right click the one that represent your modem hooked in with USB, and click properties.  In the window that pops up, click the "advaced" tab.  You will see a check box that says "share my internet connection" - click that and the wizard will lead you through setting that up.  \n\nThen use an ethernet cable to hook the PC's together, and viola.  This way your ISP will also never know about the other computer, cause it only ever "see's" the first one. \n\nWhen hooking the PCs together with ethernet cable -- it is important that it is a "crossover" cable and NOT a "patch" cable.  The ether net cable that came with your modem is a "patch" cable so you cant use it.  Most likely you will have to buy one.  \n\n(the other solution, is to buy an actualy router -- if your getting a new laptop -- it might be wise to buy a wireless router.  If you use a router (modem hooks to router -- router hooks to PC's)  your ISP will also never know that more than one PC has access.\n\n\nIf it is an actual router, then yes you can use both.  Note -- if it is an actual router it will have more than on ethernet port.  Virtually ALL consumer routers have 4 ethernet ports.   Since you said "So, THE ethernet port is free...", is the reason I am thinking you mean a cable or DSL modem
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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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Check out this Microsoft page.  It's a pretty good reference for getting basic file sharing between two PCs.\n\nFor more advanced lessons, pick up a book on the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course.
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Windows ME you mean?\n\nYes of course - either buy an ethernet cross-over cable and network them together, or plug them both into a networking switch.\n\nAssign them both similar IP addresses ie\n\n192.168.1.1 for the PC\n255.255.255.0 subnet mask\n\n192.168.1.2 for the laptop\n255.255.255.0\n\nMake sure they're both in the same workgroup and all you need to do now is share the files and you're done.
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You need a cross over cable to connect the two together, but this not needed since you have the wireless router. If you shared the folder thne you should be able to see it by typing &#92;&#92;TheComputerWithTheShareName&#92;WhatEverYouNamedTheShare If you can't see it thne check your firewall settings on the computer with the share. You may want to temporaily drop the firewalls jsut to make sure they are not causing a problem.\n\nYou don't really need a share since you can use the hidden share &#92;&#92;ComputerName&#92;c$ ( replace the c with the drive letter the files are on. You will probably need to enter a password using this method, juct type it like computerName&#92;UserName and your password for the machine you are connecting too.\n\nhth\nBruce
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Actually, I've heard that using USB cable to connect the 2 pc's to transfer files is not the recommended way of doing so.\n\nIf you have a USB removable flash memory drive, this is THE easiest and fastest way to transfer files from one pc to another (you can buy 1GB flash drive for $30! or why not a USB external Hard Drive for 80GB for $100?).\n\nIf you don't want to buy another accessory, then your other choice is to connect your 2 pc's together by using either a Null Modem Serial Cable or by using Home Networking. Then, use the "Files and Settings Transfer Wizard", which is already included in your Windows XP operating system.\n\nBut first you need to connect your two computers together. The EASIEST way to connect is to get a Null Modem Serial Cable (buy at any computer shop and they are cheap), while the FASTER way to transfer files is to use Home Networking (more complex method).\n\nUsing the Serial Cable:\nFirst, make sure both pc's have an available serial port (aka COM port). Most new computers have a 9-pin port and most new cables have a 9-pin plug. If you have a 25-pin port on the computer, you'll need to buy an adaptor for the cable. If you have more than one port to plug the serial cable into the computer, just pick one of the ports and plug the serial cable in. The Files And Settings Transfer Wizard will automatically detect the connection later.\n\nHome Networking:\nIf you are planning to keep both your old computer and your new computer, you may want to just create a Home network. \nFirst make sure both computers have a Network Interface Card (NIC) or a USB network interface installed. You'll need a network cable and to buy a hub (If you have wireless, you won't need a cable or a hub). Now, run the "Network Setup Wizard" to set up your Home network (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Communications).\n\nAfter you have decided which method to take, and you have connected both computers, run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools). The rest is pretty self-explanatory, but if you do get stuck, here's a link for more help: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx\n(scroll a little down for the relevant section)\n\nGood Luck!