leeshez
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What do i need to network my laptop to my pc? Some say i need a wireless network card in both but some say you only need wireless in laptop and wierd in pc. can any one tell me what i need.
Also i want to conect my NTL broadband Thanks Lee
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martynbez
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get a linksys router! plug you ntl cable in to the back of that! then put that box next to your pc and hard wire your pc into that! then get yourself a wireless network card for your pc!
Check www.linksys.com for router and card! If you need to know what model, give me a shout and i'll check mine!
I can access the internet on my pc which is in the car when i'm parked outside my house! Bit shit when u drive off, but good for copying mp3's!
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colette
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i have just ordered two wireless networking cards for my two laptops, i have been told this is all i will need is that right ? this may also answer ur question if sum1 replies leeshez 
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tiptoptim
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If your laptop has got a network port in it and so has your pc, then your cheapest option is to get a crossover cable. Get it from pc world (£9.99) and then setup a workgroup on ur machines. You can also share your internet connection through this aswell.
Wireless is good, just depends how much money you want to spend.
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leeshez
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Thank you to every one but what martynbez said about hard wiring the pc i was told i can not do either i was both wired or both wireless. I wanted to make the laptop wireless Thanks again Lee
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daryll
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They dont have to be the same, the router will act as a wireless card for the PC. £9.99 for a xover cable! Ill make you one for free if you pay the postage.
[Edited on 02-07-2004 by daryll]
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James_DT
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If you have nothing else, you need 2 wireless or 2 wired network cards.
This is the cheapest option, but your main computer will need to be on for the laptop to be able to use the internet.
If you buy a wireless router, you will need wireless cards in both, but the laptop can use the internet without the other computer being on.
Same if you buy a wired router.
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daryll
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All the wireless routers I have seen also have ethernet ports on too, so you could network the PC that way..you wouldnt have to have a wireless card in the PC.
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James_DT
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But you might as well, if you can.
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leeshez
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quote:
Originally posted by James_DT
If you have nothing else, you need 2 wireless or 2 wired network cards.
This is the cheapest option, but your main computer will need to be on for the laptop to be able to use the internet.
If you buy a wireless router, you will need wireless cards in both, but the laptop can use the internet without the other computer being on.
Same if you buy a wired router.
Thank you all for your answers i will go out tommorow and find out which is the best on the market Lee
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daman2k
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you can jus use a cross over cable and 2 network cards if u want, or you could go the wireless way
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daman2k
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quote:
Originally posted by tiptoptim
If your laptop has got a network port in it and so has your pc, then your cheapest option is to get a crossover cable. Get it from pc world (£9.99) and then setup a workgroup on ur machines. You can also share your internet connection through this aswell.
Wireless is good, just depends how much money you want to spend.
go maplins or somewhere, it shouldnt cost £10
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