How to connect a laptop and desktop to share

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Anonymous User - Apr 27, 2011 at 02:57 PM
 Anonymous User - Apr 27, 2011 at 09:11 PM
I have a Dell laptop running Windows Vista home premium and wish to connect an old Compaq DeskPro 2000 to share the internet connection. The laptop is wireless. Can this be done with an ethernet cable between the two computers? The laptop has an RJ-45 connection and I can't find an RJ-$% connection on the desktop si it must be a parallel or serial connection.

Any help for this novice will be appreciated.
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xpcman Posts 19530 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,825
Apr 27, 2011 at 08:48 PM
IF you have a wireless router for your broadband connection then you can add a wireless adapter to the desktop. They come in two types:
1. an internal card that requires you to open up the case and install the card
2. a USB adapter that plugs into your desktop's USB port.

#1 will probably have a better/bigger antenna - needed if the desktop is at the far end of the house.


If you really want a wired connection then
1. buy a "crossover" cable and a Ethernet card for the desktop (a standard cable is NOT made to connect two computers directly)
2. enable "internet sharing" on the laptop to share the signal.

The wifi method requires the least work on your part.



Good Luck
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Anonymous User
Apr 27, 2011 at 09:11 PM
Thanks for the speedy response and the "good luck" wish!
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