Internet Help

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Blinkz, Apr 24, 2006.

  1. Blinkz

    Blinkz Senior Member

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    iv bought 2 pci network cards and a crossover cable to link my 2 pc's together and share the interent connect between the 2.

    on my main computer it has local area connection 4 (shared) but it doesnt say shared on my other one but is connected. but the internet dont work on it any clues?
     
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    get a router, hell lot easier...
     
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    i dont fancy spending that sort of money. this way is cheaper.

    any clues?
     
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    its cheaper than a gfx card, but w/e

    i think you have to set up tcp/ip....
     
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    Right Click on the LAN Connection then Properties, then go along to TCP/IP then click properties again. Check out the options there. When I get back from work Ill Explain more. ;)
     
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    ok thanks and i think your on the right lines :)
     

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