Re: networking windows xp laptop and desktop

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Don wrote:
Hi Jim

thanks for your reply

What if i only want internet access on the laptop only but still wish to link the laptop and desktop? In other words i only want internet access on one machine?

thanks Dom

"James Egan" wrote:

On Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:34:02 -0700, Don
<Don@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I was thinking of linking the desktop and laptop using a switch or hub and then connecting the hub to the router
Yes that's the best way to do it. Most modem/routers will have a built
in switch so check to see if you have any spare ethernet ports on your
existing router before you splash out on a new switch.


Jim.



There are several ways to accomplish this. How you go about it depends in part on why you don't want to let one box have Internet access.

The most secure way of limiting Internet access is by properly configuring your router. What make/model do you have?

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