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    Real idjiot here ...lol need help

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by laptpnewbie, Jan 6, 2006.

  1. laptpnewbie

    laptpnewbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Question though and I apologize for the laymen terms etc...I'm looking to transfer files form the dell to the acer, so I need to set up a network...how do I do that and do I need 2 yellow/ethernet cords?? I also have a lynksys router.. do I need anything else??

    please spell it out for me, step by step how to do this..my friend who knows computers is on vacation for a week and I don't want to wait that long!!
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You can use the router you have and 2 ethernet cables. The 2 computers plug into the router, in the usual 4 ports. Then this is from my guide:
    If you want further info on wireless, it might be good to check my guide at the top of this forum.

    Btw: Your not stupid and this is not a dumb question
     
    nickspohn, Jan 6, 2006
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  3. laptpnewbie

    laptpnewbie Notebook Enthusiast

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    so that may be my problem right there I only have one ethernet cable (yellow) I have one that looks identicle to it but is blue, as well as a blue USB cable....
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yess, if its an Ethernet Cable (Wide looking phone jack) there alright. Colors by far don't have anything to do with it and a USB isn't going to work.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Are you sure one is not a crossover cable? If so you can link the PCs directly without the need for a router. Generally cross overcables are orange, but I have seen yellow.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 7, 2006
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  6. laptpnewbie

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    well I was coming on here to say I figured out by just directly connecting the laptops (plus looking in the right file helps too) so Zazonz you were on the right track lol
     
    laptpnewbie, Jan 8, 2006
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