Hooking My Laptop Up to Friends DSL?
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" This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to access the internet or some network resources" \n\nYou can go to the properties of your NIC and uncheck the box for Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity then restart your computer. After which, check if you still have the same error.
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You're going to need a router with a built-in switch. You'll plug the line that runs from the DSL modem to your computer right now into the Input port on the router, and then connect both computers to the router. There are TONS of routers out there - both wireless and not. I highly recommend the Linksys WRT54GL - it seems a tad pricey but its very well-made and worth it.
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you don't need to have another computer hooked up to the modem, if ur moden is external u can connect it to a wireless router, then share the connection with the router and use it by ur laptop using ur wirless lan card.
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Yes, get a WiFi PCI card for your desktop, wifi for laptop and a wireless router for DSL or Cable internet.
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Assuming you have either DSL or Cable,  then it's the same way you'd connect your desktop computer. You'd connect through an ethernet RJ-45 connector or possibly through a USB  2.0 connector, whick requires an adapter.\n\nYou may be able to connect wirelessly as well, but you'd need a wireless card, an access point or a wireless router
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Visit http://www.dslextreme.com and ask them if they have a solution that will work for your problem. I know they have very really reasonable rates, and claim they can supply a DSL connection to anyone! :))
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Sure. Get an ethernet card and hook it up to your old computer. Next, buy an ethernet router (I recommend any 10/100mb Linksys router as they are fairly reliable for the novice/intermediate users - and very easy to set up). Run the ethernet cables from both computers to your router. Configure the router with your DSL settings (again, it comes with easy instructions), and voila.\n\nHappy browsing.
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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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You need a Broadband Router. It will hook up with wires to one desktop and wirelessly with your laptop and other desktop. Your wireless desktop will need a PCI card adaptor and your laptop should already have one. You may need to configure your router, however. When you hook it up type in 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (thanks, madman)in your browser's address bar to set it up. \nThe best router is:\nLinksys Wireless-G Broadband Router\nModel #:WRT54G\nThe best PCI card is:\nLinksys Wireless-G PCI Card with Speed Booster\nModel #: WMP54GS\nYou can buy these at:\n\nhttp://www.BestBuy.com    \nhttp://www.CircuitCity.com    \nhttp://www.CompUSA.com  \nhttp://www.OfficeMax.com    \nhttp://www.RadioShack.com    \nhttp://www.Staples.com  \nhttp://www.officedepot.com  \n\nThe router is about $89.99 and the PCI card is about $59.99.
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You need a router, mine is a westell with 4 ports and it came with my DSL.
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yes you can use a ethernet wire to connect the two computers, and then run the windows application to make one run from another.
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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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Get a switch and hook it to one of the LAN ports on the router.  Connect computers 4 & 5 to the switch.
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If your laptop is new, it should come pre-installed with a wi-fi card. If not, you need a wi-fi adapter. Any Radio Shack, Best Buy, or Target stores have adapters and routers. \n\nIf you have a PC in the home with a DSL connection, your modem is more than likely wi-fi capable. If you're not sure, call your ISP. If your modem is wi-fi capable, then all you need to do is get the adapter for your laptop and follow the instructions.\n\nI just did this for my mom. Her laptop came with the wi-fi card so it was easy. \nI got most of myhelp from Wi-fi.org
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You just need a wireless router or hub. Avoid Belkin if you can as they dont seem too good (speaking from personal experience).\nSo from your modem you would connect it to the wireles router or hub then either install a wireless network card into your laptop or desktop pc and follow the instructions.\nHope that helps you a bit.
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Get a Wireless DSL Router (LinkSys is one example) and connect it between your computer and the DSL modem. Connecting all of your computers to the Wireless DSL Router will allow you to have internet connection for all.
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conect network cable from router to laptop and enter your internet password make sure you have your wireless internet account\nactivated