lan connection gaming setup

[MFourie10]

How can I setup a gaming platform with a ADSL 5012G router / switch . Laptop and a desktop PC, running Win 7 ?

 

[PastTheCuckoosNest]

You can either hook the router up to a modem and run wifi or an ethernet cable through that, or you can wire either the desktop or laptop (why not both!) directly into the router via ethernet cable(s).

 

[MFourie10]

I already did, I can share files & docs but can't connect via Lan 2 play games like sims, damnation or NFStr. What must I do , how ?

 

[PastTheCuckoosNest]

LAN stands for local area network, which can only be used for computers connected to the same router/modem. You have to connect to your ISPs (service provider's) network. Go to your computer's network settings and you should find it.

 

[MFourie10]

I already did, I can share files & docs but can't connect via Lan 2 play games like sims, damnation or NFStr. What must I do & how ?