R Robotoer Member Nov 9, 2004 39 0 0 Jan 5, 2006 #1 Here's the way I'm trying to setup my network: DSL-----------Router. . . . . (wireless) . . . . . . Laptop-----------Desktop Is this possible? If so, how? Can the windows XP connection bridging do the job?
Here's the way I'm trying to setup my network: DSL-----------Router. . . . . (wireless) . . . . . . Laptop-----------Desktop Is this possible? If so, how? Can the windows XP connection bridging do the job?
JackMDS Elite Member Super Moderator Oct 25, 1999 29,487 392 126 Jan 5, 2006 #2 Do not know why such a connection? But, the laptop need both Wireless and Wired Network Cards. Desktop needs Wired Card. Connect the Laptop to the Desktop with crossover cable. Configure WinXP Pro Bridging in the Laptop. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/usin...working/expert/crawford_02april22.mspx http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/wxpbrdge.html :sun:
Do not know why such a connection? But, the laptop need both Wireless and Wired Network Cards. Desktop needs Wired Card. Connect the Laptop to the Desktop with crossover cable. Configure WinXP Pro Bridging in the Laptop. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/usin...working/expert/crawford_02april22.mspx http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/wxpbrdge.html :sun:
L lordbob99 Senior member Jun 11, 2001 515 0 0 Jan 5, 2006 #3 Yes, this is possible. I've actually done it using Windows 2000 many times for various reasons.