B bay_21 Distinguished Jul 14, 2011 1 0 18,510 Jul 15, 2011 #1 how do i network with an ethernet cord
ubercake Splendid Oct 28, 2009 7,270 5 29,815 Jul 15, 2011 #2 You need a crossover ethernet cable to direct connect your laptop to your desktop without using a switch in between: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200575&cm_re=crossover_ethernet_cable-_-12-200-575-_-Product You just plug one end into your laptop's ethernet port and the other into your desktop's. Upvote 0 Downvote
You need a crossover ethernet cable to direct connect your laptop to your desktop without using a switch in between: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200575&cm_re=crossover_ethernet_cable-_-12-200-575-_-Product You just plug one end into your laptop's ethernet port and the other into your desktop's.
marbski Distinguished Jul 5, 2011 191 0 18,690 Jul 19, 2011 #3 yes crossover is right for you...... Upvote 0 Downvote