This is also known as a network cross-over cable. HTH, Richard Q. Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jacob Kruger" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 1:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] networking 2 computers
Will also just say that to just link the two computers with a normal network cable, you'd need what we call a twisted pair cable, where wires 5 and 7 got swapped around between the two ends so that you then don't need a router/hub inbetween them, but I'm pretty sure the network wizard would still do the rest for you. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Amaro" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 1:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] networking 2 computers > My laptop has a wireless card. I don't know if this makes a difference. > Thanks > Michael > Windows Live ID feel free to add me: > [email protected] > Skype ID feel free to add me: > mikeameli > e-mail: > [email protected] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patricia Dunbar" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 7:08 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] networking 2 computers > > >> well good grief, that is so simple and to think we did it the hard way... >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Rick Justice" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:59 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] networking 2 computers >> >> >>> Hi Michael, >>> You didn't say which version of Windows you have on either computer, >>> but if it is XP, simply go to the control panel, and press enter on the >>> Network Setup Wizard. >>> When the wizard opens, it will walk you thru the steps. >>> Run the wizard on both computers. >>> HTH, >>> Richard Q. Justice-website owner >>> www.blind-computing.com >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Michael Amaro" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:49 PM >>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] networking 2 computers >>> >>> >>> Hello listers, >>> I would like to network my laptop and desk top computers. so that they >>> share the same internet connection. I have a DSL connection. How would >>> I >>> go about this? As a totally blind person. >>> Thanks >>> Michael >>> Windows Live ID feel free to add me: >>> [email protected] >>> Skype ID feel free to add me: >>> mikeameli >>> e-mail: >>> [email protected] >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 4061 (20090507) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4061 (20090507) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
