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networking PC and Mac laptops
01-10-2007 10:25 PM
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Tell me please - simply (no jargon) if it is possible to network my partner's PC (Windows XP) laptop and my Mac OSX laptop with a Direct Connection (PC to PC) ? We are fed up taking turns to surf.
cp:blue There is no need to post in all Bold, its akin to shouting like posting in all CAPS. mod:end
cp:blue There is no need to post in all Bold, its akin to shouting like posting in all CAPS. mod:end
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Re: networking PC and Mac laptops
01-10-2007 10:28 PM
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get an adsl router - problem solved
Re: networking PC and Mac laptops
01-10-2007 10:33 PM
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What ADSL modem/router have you got?
Are you connected to the ADSL modem/router via USB or Ethernet?
If Ethernet, get a cheap 4 or 8 port switch/hub and put it between the modem/router and you PC & Mac then connect each to the hub with an Ethernet cable.
If USB, get a new 4 port router - they are very cheap at DSL Depot.
Are you connected to the ADSL modem/router via USB or Ethernet?
If Ethernet, get a cheap 4 or 8 port switch/hub and put it between the modem/router and you PC & Mac then connect each to the hub with an Ethernet cable.
If USB, get a new 4 port router - they are very cheap at DSL Depot.
Re: networking PC and Mac laptops
02-10-2007 12:07 AM
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A router is the way to go but to answer your question you could connect with a cross over cable
Re: networking PC and Mac laptops
05-10-2007 11:51 PM
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You would need to us TCP/IP and maybe if it's still alive AppleTalk protocols.
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