Hey all
I am trying to hook my living room computer together with my office computer
Its mostly so we can play a game together
Im not sure if they both need to be online to do this
ethier way would be nice
Thanks for your help
BEEK
Full Version: How Do I Hook 2 Computers Together To Play A Game
Most people do it through their router but it's supposedly possible on vista without using one (maybe xp too). This is taken from the windows help files on my PC.
To connect two computers with a crossover cable
This works best if both computers are running this version of Windows.
Plug each end of the crossover cable into a network port on the back of each computer.
On one of the computers that is running this version of Windows, do the following:
Click to open Network and Sharing Center.
In the network map at the top of Network and Sharing Center, double-click the Unidentified network icon. (If you have more than one network, this icon will be labeled Multiple networks.).
If network discovery and file sharing are turned off, in Network, click the Information bar containing the following message: "Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Click to change...," and then click Turn on network discovery and file sharing. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
In the Network discovery and file sharing dialog box, select one of the following options:
No, make the network that I am connected to a private network
Yes, turn on network discovery and file sharing for all public networks
The first option is usually the best choice because it only affects the network that you are connected to.
Notes
Networks created with crossover cables are automatically set up as "Public place" networks, which means that network discovery, file sharing, and printer sharing are off by default.
For Gigabit Ethernet or token ring networks, you will need a slightly different kind of crossover cable. For more information, contact a cable manufacturer.
Icons for both computers should now be visible in the Network window. Double-click each computer icon to share printers and other resources.
Note
If one of the computers is running Windows XP, it can take some time for that computer to appear in the Network window. You might need to move both computers to the same workgroup. You can do that by changing the workgroup on either computer. To change a workgroup, see Join or create a workgroup. You might also need to turn on file and printer sharing on the computer running Windows XP.
To connect two computers with a crossover cable
This works best if both computers are running this version of Windows.
Plug each end of the crossover cable into a network port on the back of each computer.
On one of the computers that is running this version of Windows, do the following:
Click to open Network and Sharing Center.
In the network map at the top of Network and Sharing Center, double-click the Unidentified network icon. (If you have more than one network, this icon will be labeled Multiple networks.).
If network discovery and file sharing are turned off, in Network, click the Information bar containing the following message: "Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Click to change...," and then click Turn on network discovery and file sharing. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
In the Network discovery and file sharing dialog box, select one of the following options:
No, make the network that I am connected to a private network
Yes, turn on network discovery and file sharing for all public networks
The first option is usually the best choice because it only affects the network that you are connected to.
Notes
Networks created with crossover cables are automatically set up as "Public place" networks, which means that network discovery, file sharing, and printer sharing are off by default.
For Gigabit Ethernet or token ring networks, you will need a slightly different kind of crossover cable. For more information, contact a cable manufacturer.
Icons for both computers should now be visible in the Network window. Double-click each computer icon to share printers and other resources.
Note
If one of the computers is running Windows XP, it can take some time for that computer to appear in the Network window. You might need to move both computers to the same workgroup. You can do that by changing the workgroup on either computer. To change a workgroup, see Join or create a workgroup. You might also need to turn on file and printer sharing on the computer running Windows XP.
If you decide to use a crossover cable, there is a very cheap alternative.
You can convert a cable coupler (~$2 US) into a crossover cable coupler in about 5 minutes. You then use two standard 10BaseT cables plus your crossover cable coupler to connect your two computers. Works with Cat5e cables too.
I used this method to transfer data from one computer to another - simple and cheap.
Clear instructions on how to make the crossover cable coupler are located HERE.
You can convert a cable coupler (~$2 US) into a crossover cable coupler in about 5 minutes. You then use two standard 10BaseT cables plus your crossover cable coupler to connect your two computers. Works with Cat5e cables too.
I used this method to transfer data from one computer to another - simple and cheap.
Clear instructions on how to make the crossover cable coupler are located HERE.
I am currently running two computers (1 vista, 1 XP) and i have them networked. Just like the others have said get a cat-5 cable and plug them in the NETWORK!!! port. There is a difference!!!! Setting a network up with vista is easy as pie. XP is a little harder. it took me about 2 minutes to do it. Depending on how far they are away from each other and how much money you want to spend. A lot of people these days are doing wireless networking because it is a lot easier. Especially if the computers are on opposite sides of the house/apartment. If all you have is 2 computers and that is all you are going to hook up then i would suggest just a cat5 crossover. If you think you might add more later than a wireless network without question is the way to go. If they are really far away wireless might be the way to go. It is up to you what you want to do.
good stuff Kabaal, redeye, and dest2k
the time has passed since i was attempting to do this- i just used a router.. but i wondered about the alternatives... like the cat5 coupler idea....
well done
the time has passed since i was attempting to do this- i just used a router.. but i wondered about the alternatives... like the cat5 coupler idea....
well done
I use a program named Hamachi to create a server so another person and myself can play together on a game. I dont know much about Hamachi but its worth a shot and I dont know if it works with the type of game u are trying to pay.
Thanks
BEEK
BEEK
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