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biswa_bitan
Jul 22, 2006, 12:00 PM
How would i be able to create a lan between my desktop and laptop[hcl],
Please anybody help me
Too urgent.
cajalat
Jul 22, 2006, 12:40 PM
The simplest way is to use an Ethernet Cross-Over cable to go between the two computer's Ethernet ports.
You can get more fancy and buy yourself a small switch which you can connect each of the computers to the switch using a regular ethernet jack.
Do you know if you have ethernet jacks on your desktop and laptop? What are the models? Depending on how old you might need to buy a NIC for your desktop (or even your laptop).
You may also want to reference this thread:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/computer-networks/networks-25445-post115809.html#poststop
Casey
ScottGem
Jul 22, 2006, 06:09 PM
It would also help to explain WHY yo9u want to make the connection. That would have some bearing on the ways to do it.
dmatos
Jul 23, 2006, 11:54 AM
If it's just for transferring files, and both computers have serial ports, you can use a null modem cable. Then, there are several terminal programs you can use to transfer the files between the two computers.