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Sharing internet connection?

  • 06-09-2008 10:04am
    #1
    magicwand
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭


    Hi,could i use an RJ45 double adapter and an extra cable to share internet connection between a laptop and desktop,will only be using the net on one machine at any time...or do i need a cheap switch or something?
    Just want to save switching cables from one to the other really...


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  • #2
    karasu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭karasu


    yep, just remember to use crossover rj45

    if u don't know how 2 do it, here is little help:

    http://www.littlewhitedog.com/content-8.html

    when you connect them, go for:

    start -> network connections -> right-click Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Advanced -> tick "allow other users to use my connection"


  • #3
    magicwand
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭magicwand


    bought one rj45 adapter and 1 metre of cat5 cable its not crossover though!would it not be the same thing having the two connected to the splitter(one coming from back of laptop and the other from desktop) and then plugged into back of router?


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