help with setting up a network between my pc and laptop using wireless products...

Odyssey23 · 11-28-2006, 11:50 PM

hi guys... hope someone can help...

i have an older laptop with a usb port and a newer comp purchased 6 months ago...i would like to network the 2 so i can use the internet off the pc and share files back and forward...as CHEAPLY as possible...

i have been told that this item: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....021957469&rd=1 would do the trick... i was told plug one in the pc and one in the laptops usb ports and nothing else is needed... is this true?

or is there an alternative that is on the cheap side... do i need a reciver, router, etc?... we'r on adsl internet if that means anything...

THANX sooo much!! i really appreciate the help...
thanx
kel:-D

**Done_Fishin** · 11-29-2006, 03:27 AM

First question I would ask is just how close will the 2 units be when working together. If they will always be in the same room, and can be tolerated as being joined by cable, then a simple crossover cable would suffice plus configuring the networking options.
If you want to be able to access the desktop from the laptop (to access the internet or the desktop) from anywhere in the house/apartment then wireless is the way to go. Once again though you will need to configure your network connections.
Don't forget that wireless also requires a few tweaks to ensure that no-one apart from authorised users gain access. Make sure that you have a firewall that supports wireless, plus software for antivirus and spyware to cover your system. Whilst a non-networked computer MIGHT be lucky enough to get away without precautions, once on the internet you are a sitting duck if you don't take preventative measures. You'll need to cover both machines separately. I'd suggest Zone Alarm & Grisoft AVG at the present time.

If you want to spend time rewiring your home so that every room has a dedicated network connection then you could use an DSL switch or DSL router and cables.

**johnwill** · 11-29-2006, 01:15 PM

I would not screw around with Bluetooth for networking the two systems. If you want wireless, look into 802.11g equipment, similar price but more more network friendly.

11-28-2006, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Odyssey23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: 98/linux hoary	help with setting up a network between my pc and laptop using wireless products... hi guys... hope someone can help... i have an older laptop with a usb port and a newer comp purchased 6 months ago...i would like to network the 2 so i can use the internet off the pc and share files back and forward...as CHEAPLY as possible... i have been told that this item: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....021957469&rd=1 would do the trick... i was told plug one in the pc and one in the laptops usb ports and nothing else is needed... is this true? or is there an alternative that is on the cheap side... do i need a reciver, router, etc?... we'r on adsl internet if that means anything... THANX sooo much!! i really appreciate the help... thanx kel:-D

11-29-2006, 03:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 7,490 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	First question I would ask is just how close will the 2 units be when working together. If they will always be in the same room, and can be tolerated as being joined by cable, then a simple crossover cable would suffice plus configuring the networking options. If you want to be able to access the desktop from the laptop (to access the internet or the desktop) from anywhere in the house/apartment then wireless is the way to go. Once again though you will need to configure your network connections. Don't forget that wireless also requires a few tweaks to ensure that no-one apart from authorised users gain access. Make sure that you have a firewall that supports wireless, plus software for antivirus and spyware to cover your system. Whilst a non-networked computer MIGHT be lucky enough to get away without precautions, once on the internet you are a sitting duck if you don't take preventative measures. You'll need to cover both machines separately. I'd suggest Zone Alarm & Grisoft AVG at the present time. If you want to spend time rewiring your home so that every room has a dedicated network connection then you could use an DSL switch or DSL router and cables. __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F I DON'T PLAY GAMES How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner Last edited by Done_Fishin; 11-29-2006 at 03:29 AM.

11-29-2006, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,679 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I would not screw around with Bluetooth for networking the two systems. If you want wireless, look into 802.11g equipment, similar price but more more network friendly. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience