have 2 home computers that i want to link main computer has internet connection what do i need to do this?
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You should get a router.  It is a box that you can get at BestBuy or a similar store.  Your cable from your cable modem or DSL modem goes in the back and then you use 2 other network cables and plug one into the back of each computer.  They can range in price, anywhere from $40 and up.  Here is an example:\nhttp://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10059943&catid=21111
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Yes, use windows ICS.  The instructions are in the source I added.  If your two computers aren't connected through a cross over cable, you will need a switch or hub.  Then with the second nic card in the server computer connect that to the internet.  Right click on the internet connection and select internet connection sharing.\n\nBest of luck.
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connect both the desktop and the laptop using a LAN Cable.. and install proxy on the system with the direct internet connection.. configure proxy and you will be ready to share your connection...
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If you are using Windows XP, then you can enable ICS, (Internet Connection Sharing) and you won't have to purchase any hardware. You may need additional cable to attach the other computers to the one with the internet connection. This link provides info on how to enable ICS.\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02july01.mspx
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laptop and desktop?..\n\ngoto network connection properties of both computers, enter IP address and subnet mask on both computers to the same subnet and use a 'cross over' cable to connect both. And yes, better if they are in the same workgroup!
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u can connect 2 computers with out using any hardware only juss a small cable only. called "crossover cable" u can make it in home if u had a hardware knowledg.\nor else contact u r nearst system dealer.\n\nthis cable is connects the 2 systems using lan card.
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The best and safest way for you to network your two PC's is to purchase a router with 4 port switch.\n\nUse one PC to follow the router setup wizard.\n\nYour ADSL modem will connect to the routers WAN port and the to PC's will connect to two of the routers LAN ports.\n\nOnce you have one PC successfully connected to the internet through the router use the Windows Network Setup Wizard to create your local area network.\n\nGo to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard\n\nNext > select "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway... > Next > give each PC a unique name > Next > Provide the SAME workgroup name for both PC's > Next > select Turn on file and printer sharing > Next > apply these settings > Next.\n\nEach PC should now have a unique name and belong to the same workgroup.  Each PC should also have Network Share folders under My Computer.  This shared folder should be visible from the other PC.\n\nTo share a specific folder on a PC go to Windows Explorer > select the folder to be shared > Right mouse click > select Sharing and Security > and follow the directions for the type of sharing you want.\n\nTo find the other networked PC go to: Windows Explorer > My Network Places > Microsoft Windows Network > [your workgroup] > and all your networked PCs associated with your workgroup should be visible.  You can now expand the PC to see what folders and devices are shared.
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It depends on how you're doing it. The easiest way is to use a DSL switch/router like Linksys or Dlink . connect THAT to the DSL router, and then all your computers connect to the router. Most routers sell between 25 and 50 dollars and have easy setup programs.
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you can use multiple computer just one internet connection \n1 - create a local net work  by connecting computers \n2 -  create a connection to inter net in one computer \n3 - find connection sharing  in your connection from conection peoperties \nturn on check box :"alloew other computer to use this connection"\nall connected computer connect to internet via this connection with network \nif your dsl modem working  with rj45 connection you must use two  NIC (networl card) one for dsl modem and other for connecting to other computer
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You can connect both to the Internet also, just use a crossover cable between the two systems. One of the systems will need two RJ45 connectors though for the Internet. That's how I did it.
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Very carefully.\n\nBasically You have internet connection plug into router.\n\nSecond: plug computers into router. It's most liekly setup for DHCP so the computers will get local IP addresses automatically. After that you should be good to go.
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both system must have a network card (nic)\nu need a cross over network cable\nboth system must have same workgroup name\nthen share the folders\nif u want to access the internet- u need to install Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).\ndun forget your firewall - u need to allow access or the firewall will not allow u to access from the other system\nu can go to www.practicallynetworked.com to read all the tutorials on networking.
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easy solution:\n\n-buy a cheap router which has 4 ports for internet connections.\n-buy 4 cheap ethernet cable (u should already have 1)\n-install the software of the router on computers (u may need to install only on 1 pc,try)\n-plug the ethernets to the 4 port router (there is a 5th port for ur internet connection)\n-after connecting each ethernet to ur laptop or pc ull have them all connected to the internet and Lan network.\n-u can play transfer info and etc.\n-this is from my own experience and definately works
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I think you have a USB type cable modem.  This plugs into a USB port on your pc.  This one piece of hardware will allow you to connect two or more computers together and share an internet connection.
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You need a router.  Any low end router like at Radio Shack will work for you.  Just plug each computer into a LAN port on the router and the WAN port on the router to the ADSL bridge (modem).  You shouldn't even need any setup to share the internet connection.  To transfer files, you'll have to enable Windows File Sharing on each computer.  You'll have the best luck if you disable the firewall on each computer.  Don't worry, the router has a firewall.  Once you've enabled Windows file sharing, put the files you want to copy in the shared folder on the one computer and it will be accessible from each computer.
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You have to be more specific when you're asking this question. What do you want to hook up???  Whats the purpose of hooking it up??? Is gaming involved??? INternet???\nWhat OSs are involved?\n\nIf you want both computers to link up, but limited to (eg. transfer files..)  you can use a number of methods:\n\nONe is the serial cable method. \nAnother is the parallel cable method. \n( for these two, you need to configure windows for direct connection. OR you can use a third party software such as "laplink" to connect )\n\nIf both laptops have network capability, try hooking them up via LAN, or use a Crossover Cable from port to port. \n\nLike i said, this involves a number of methods, you have to know what type of task needs to be performed.\n\nGlad to help.
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though it may be not perfect but it is very quick\ni think that you want to connect both pcs\n\nall u need a cable to connect both pcs\nthen go to one pc and make setup "network connection" wizard in control panel  and choose from left side create a\nnew connection  then choose second option  after that choose vpn   then type you other computers name maybe this will timely helpful to you\nbye