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ok guys trying to set up a home network for our business. i have one laptop running XP wireless. and a PC running through ether net cable from the wireless router. so how do i connect them. i have tried. but my knowledge is limitedso if any one can help
are neither working? I would expect the one connected via ethernet to pretty much be plug and play.
Are you trying to get out on the 'net from it or get the two PCs talking to each other to share files etc?
nope cant get either to even see the other, and it has to be done via Internet connection. bought a cable off ebay but the driver is useless
ok is the wireless one showing as at least connected to the wireless network? if so, do both PCs have an IP address issued to them?
the PC is plugged in to the router and does not use wireless, the laptop is wireless. and have no idea about IP
ok so the wireless laptop, have you managed to connect it to the wireless network yet?
To find out if the PC or laptop has an IP, click on START, and then RUN. type in "cmd" (without quotes)
Once you have the black command prompt box up type "ipconfig" (again without quotes). You should then see a whole bunch of details. Look for the IP address one. Is it something like 192.168.0.2 or 10.0.0.5? if so great. if it's 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.x.x that's not so great.
the laptop is already connected and we have two different IPs
click on START, and then RUN. type in cmd
In the dos box type PING (then put in the IP address of the other machine)
If you get a reply then you have connectivity.
What is it you want to do btw?
Do you want to share files/folders? If so you'll need to setup file sharing.
Originally Posted by lofty
did that, no connection, and yes its so i can work on documents on the PC
can either machine connect to internet?
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