Newbie question - conecting laptop to desktop

[GasX]

I DL stuff at work on my laptop using the T1 and I want to take it home and transfer the files to my desktop (which has a modem...).

How easy is it to connect the two with CAT5 and transfer the files?

 

[JackMDS]

There are many ways to this, but since you posted on the Network Forum, I assume that you want to Network your Desktop, and Laptop.

You have to install a Network Card (NIC) in your Desktop. If you want to connect only two computers you can buy Crossover Cat5 cable, and connect the NIC of the Desktop to the Network card of the Laptop.

If you want to think about the future, you can buy a Hub/Switch, and have a "Real" Network. From a point of view of software configuration, it is the same for either.

If your laptop has a special configuration for your work place, and you want to maintain it, you need to get a special program (NetSwitcher) to be able to configure the Laptop for two Network Setting.

NetSwitcher - the Ultimate Windows Network Setup Utility

Instruction for network configuration:

FS Guide to Windows Networking


If you are comfortable with computers, and willing to read a little, it is pretty simple.

 

[GasX]

<< If you are comfortable with computers, and willing to read a little, it is pretty simple. >>


Awesome - Thanks!