Networking

[pritish_kul2]

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]

RJ-45 cables with the plaugs ofcrse and jus connect it to the RJ-45 port of both
go here for more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ-45

[gauravakaasid]

check these:

from tom'shardware site ->
http://forumz.tomshardware.com/ce/co...pict50943.html

n this is for dummies ->
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/Dumm...-HARDWARE.html


i used Google

[pritish_kul2]

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]

nope u cant use tht 1 ie i think RJ11
see here for more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RJ11,_RJ14,_RJ25

[virus_killer]

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]

Originally Posted by virus_killer

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]

LAN Cable (RJ-45) wud cost you max. 30 bucks , you can get it in any PC peripheral shop.

[great_manish]

use cross crimped rj-45 cable...

[virus_killer]

Originally Posted by eagle_y2j

but make sure that ur lappy is wifi enabled or you may need to buy external wifi card

Yeh, Sorry forgot to write that