connecting a lap-top to my home PC !

[fixthebug2003]

Hi,
I have Windows 2000 Professional INstalled in my Home Desktop.

I have a cable internet connection.

Is it possible to hook up a lap-top to this PC and get the internet connection on the lap-top also?
If yes, what do I need to do.
If no, what do I need to do.

Fixthebug

 

[EzLogic]

Simple,
1-you can get a router, wireles router. Hook up the cable modem in the wireless router, and have your PC hookup via ethernet port to the router. Get a wireless Notebook card (usually they come with the d-link router $99 for both).. and you are all set.

2- Install another NIC card in your home PC, and get a Cross-Over cable to connect to your laptop. And have ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) enabled on the win2k PC.

3- Get a regular router, and have 2 ethernet coming from the PC and form the laptop.

The second option is the cheapest



Ali Koumaiha
TeknoSoft Inc
Farmington Hills, Michigan

 

[fixthebug2003]

Thanks for the reply TeknoSDS!
If I opt the 2 method as you said..do i need to have NIC card in my laptop also?

 

[crashtestmac]

Yes otherwise you cannot connect the 2 together.....

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Glad to be of service.

 

[EzLogic]

Crashtestmac is correct in his response, but, if you have the new Centrino processor, then NO. you will have wireless adapter built in

Ali Koumaiha
TeknoSoft Inc
Farmington Hills, Michigan