Connect Two Computers COnnect two computers using cables

[aloKNsh 0]

I have two desktops but both are in 2 rooms and i want to connect both the computers with cable using lan cardLan card is in both the computers and both are running on Windows Xp osbut i cant connect the computers using cables.When i inserted the cables and then tried to ping it said timed outnow what to do

[Alex Cicala 0]

Umm,

 

If you have a modem it will be much easier. I am not sure about LAN cards.

 

I'll tell you how to do it with the modem anyway. I have two ways of doing it.

 

First:

 

Connect both computers to modem with the cables.

Create network on one computer with Network Connections in Control Panel

Then connect the other computer to the one you created the network on.

Now Right Click on your host computer's C:/ Drive or any other Drive and goto sharing setting and turn this on then set the permissions.

Now you should be able to transfer files, use a printer/etc, or use programs over network. OR play games through LAN (which i'm guessing is what you want this for [am i right?] )

 

Second:

 

This only allows file transfer I think, use this program:

 

http://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

 

I'm not entirely sure on how to use this but you might want to play around with the trial.

 

Hope this helps

[truefusion 3]

All you need to connect two computers together with just one ethernet cable is a crosswire cable. Normal ethernet cables won't work. With a crosswire cable you won't need to buy any extra equipment if both computers support ethernet connections. Do note that it may take a while for each computer to assign themselves addresses when using a crosswire cable. But once connected, you will be able to access one computer from the other computer and vice versa.

[aloKNsh 0]

ok but can i use the facility of playing multiplayer games on lan between two computersis it possible to play together and one more thing i think that there is wire code for the cables can any one tell me that codes i mean thats color codes so which color to be first

[random truth 0]

What it looks like you are trying to do is set up an ad-hoc network. I could give you a guide if you have a Linux or Macintosh PC in the mix somewhere... but I dont know how to set one up on an only windows network. It would probably be easier for you just to get an ethernet switch or a router.Multi-plicity allows you to control two computers with one mouse and keyboard. It is not what you are looking for...