Internet connection help

[Alone4ever]

well i want to connect my laptop to the internet through my desktop computer like share the internet connection, when i plug the cable into my 2 computers nothing happens even when i try and set up the connection from network connections

here is a pic of the internet layout in my house

Sorry im so confusing lol
thanks for any help given !!

 

[jpbaloga]

internet==>desktop computer==>laptop?

 

[Alone4ever]

internet==> router ==> my computer ==> laptop

 

[NoPeace]

To connect two of the same devices (2 PCs or 2 devices like hubs, switches, routers) you need to use a cross-over cable instead of the normal patch cable.

Get yourself a cross-over cable and it should work.

NoPeace - out

 

[Alone4ever]

Ok I will try that thanks

EDIT: isn’t the cable called Ethernet? Because that’s what I’m trying to use!!

 

[username1]

sage

No, use a router.

Wireless is most convenient.

 

[NoPeace]

Re: sage

Ok I will try that thanks

EDIT: isn

 

[Sardaukar]

Or upgrade the motherboard The later motherboards, and a few old ones, have an intelligent crossover that detects what it needs, and automatically switches ports for you.. so you dont have to bother yoruself with patch cables or crossovers.

A tad expensive way, probably wont happen.. but its jsut somethign to look at in the future