if i had 2 computers how do i get them talking to each other?
How do i get 2 (or more) computers 'talking' to each other on a network, what steps / items are involvednorton
the simplest most straightforward way is to use a crossover cable (ethernet) and plug an end in to each pc's ethernet (network) port.
You could also use a hub - each pc would connect from it's ethernet port to one of the hub's port with a regular ethernet cable - cat5e.
How do i get 2 (or more) computers 'talking' to each other on a network, what steps / items are involvedspyware remover
One way is to connect both computers using ethernet cards and cross over cables you need two cards two t joints and the cable.
Another way is to connect using a hub or router if you have broadband and a router then connect the other computer to the router and install the software
Physical
Network card in each PC
connection between: either Wired or wireless
other components depend on which method is chosen
Network settings (assuming windows as your operating system)
in the Network setting options
They must both be in the same workgroup
With XP accounts must have passwords before it will share
At least one PC must have file sharing enabled
Under IP setting
The addresses have to be similar but not the same
PC1 192.168.0.1
PC2 192.168.0.2
netmask should be 255.255.255.0 on both
Default gateway is required if you are using a router to access the internet. If you are not then the first PCs IP address usuall satisfies Windows
The same applies to the DNS
A router and a broadband or cable connection to the internet, plus computers
