possible to stream pc to laptop via ethernet only? (no modem or router)

[guitargod1174]

so i have a gaming pc with a wireless card so the ethernet port is free, now i dont have internet because i just use my mobile hotspot. so i cant just a modem or router. i was hoping i can just buy a long ethernet cable and connect to directly from the port on my tower, to the port on my laptop. is this possible? also could this work with a USB cable or do i need a router for this to work?

 

[Hamperking68]

Hi, Team-viewer would be the best option for this. Here is a link on how to set it up for lan.

Link: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/help/40-Can-TeamViewer-be-used-within-a-local-network-LAN-only

 

[bignastyid]

It's possible using a crossover cable.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet_crossover_cable

 

[4745454b]

When I did this I had to also enable Internet Connection Sharing. (ICS) Though I'm not sure if you are wanting to share internet, files, or games.

 

[guitargod1174]

Hi, Team-viewer would be the best option for this. Here is a link on how to set it up for lan.

Link: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/help/40-Can-TeamViewer-be-used-within-a-local-network-LAN-only

hello i tried your method and it doesnt work. only works when the hotspot is on. anyway to make it work with just the ethernet plugged in on both computers? do i need a crossover ethernet cable for this to work?

 

[jsmithepa]

hello i tried your method and it doesnt work. only works when the hotspot is on. anyway to make it work with just the ethernet plugged in on both computers? do i need a crossover ethernet cable for this to work?

That's because Internet sharing provides DHCP service. To make this work wo hotspot, just give the machines static IPs.