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pritish_kul2
pritish_kul2 Original post #1
May 1, 2007 at 7:29 PM
i have a laptop and a desktop(both HP). i want to do networking between the two . which wires would i need and the steps to do it.
thnks in advance.
Sparsh007
May 1, 2007 at 8:38 PM
RJ-45 cables with the plaugs ofcrse and jus connect it to the RJ-45 port of both
go here for more info
*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ-45
gauravakaasid
May 1, 2007 at 8:40 PM
check these:

from tom'shardware site ->
*forumz.tomshardware.com/ce/connect-laptop-desktop-PC-transfer-files-fast-ftopict50943.html

n this is for dummies :))->
*www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-2817,subcat-HARDWARE.html


i used Google
pritish_kul2
May 2, 2007 at 7:00 AM
i got a cable like the one spashy said with my mtnl broadband connection. can i use that?
i connected that mtnl one between the two. but it din't detetct only. i think i need some other cable.
Sparsh007
May 2, 2007 at 1:05 PM
nope u cant use tht 1 ie i think RJ11
see here for more
*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ11,_RJ14,_RJ25
virus_killer
May 2, 2007 at 1:12 PM
Its better to use wireless card , It is like a LAN card , you just have to attache to your desktop computer so that you can also use your laptop without connecting any kind of cable. You can make wireless connection between your desktop computer and Laptop
eagle_y2j
May 2, 2007 at 1:37 PM
virus_killer said:
Its better to use wireless card , It is like a LAN card , you just have to attache to your desktop computer so that you can also use your laptop without connecting any kind of cable. You can make wireless connection between your desktop computer and Laptop


but make sure that ur lappy is wifi enabled or you may need to buy external wifi card
s18000rpm
May 2, 2007 at 1:40 PM
LAN Cable (RJ-45) wud cost you max. 30 bucks :D, you can get it in any PC peripheral shop.
G
May 2, 2007 at 2:00 PM
use cross crimped rj-45 cable...
virus_killer
May 3, 2007 at 5:28 AM
eagle_y2j said:
but make sure that ur lappy is wifi enabled or you may need to buy external wifi card

Yeh, Sorry forgot to write that :D