Connect Desktop computer to my Laptop

[muzokh]

Hi All

Please solve my query, I have a laptop (windows Vista) that is connected to my router through wireless connection , I have my desktop computer(Windows XP) and it does not contain wireless card but it has network card and I want connect my desktop computer to my laptop and then use internet and file sharing , please suggest me how can i achieve my goal. Thanks

Regards

Muzokh

[King]

Hi All

Please solve my query, I have a laptop (windows Vista) that is connected to my router through wireless connection , I have my desktop computer(Windows XP) and it does not contain wireless card but it has network card and I want connect my desktop computer to my laptop and then use internet and file sharing , please suggest me how can i achieve my goal. Thanks

Regards

Muzokh

Hello and welcome to Support Forums.

I'm not sure if you're actually able to bridge a connection that way. You'd need some extra hardware/cabling at the very least.

You'd be better off just setting up an Ethernet connection on your desktop. Alternatively, you could purchase a wireless dongle to connect via USB to your desktop. You will be able to use your WiFi connection that way.

[muzokh]

Thanks for the reply, but How could I setting up an Ethernet connection on my desktop, please guide. Thanks

[DAMINK™]

Just connect your desktop to the router mate.
Then map the drives and you will have file shares up.
Might need a bit of tweeking but that is all.
By connect i mean using cat5 cable from pc to router.

[King]

If you can't be bothered sorting out the Ethernet (though, it would be your best option), just go out and get a wireless dongle. Plug it into your USB port and it'll be able to connect to your Internet wirelessly.

[muzokh]

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

[DAMINK™]

Also its an old thread but one i made here http://www.supportforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4726
Thats missing an image or 2 but it relates to Networking much like you want to do.

[muzokh]

Great. Thank you ver much. I really appreciate your help.