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hi all,
I'm a new member, so hi.

Dont no if this is in the right place so sorry if not.

I'm a total novice when it comes to computer, but me and my bro would like to set a home network up and share an internet connection. we both have ethernet network adaptors 10/100 ( dont no if that means anything.)

I've brought an ethernet cable to link the two but i dont no what to do next.

Ive read that i dont need a hub because its only to computers is this true,

Ive run the network wizard, but i cant get them to connect Please help.

If anyone can help please try not to use to much jargon.

thanks in advance
Dan

Hi and welcome - don't worry about not knowing anything...coz that's what PC Help Forum is here for !!

Ok, you're gonna need a "Cross-over" ethernet cable before you start. Then read this post: http://www.pchelpforum.com/component.../topic,1031.0/ - then come back if we can help with the "fine" tuning.

got one of them (Rj-45)

Thats a good start?

I dont understand how to put both ip addresses the same???

So you've definitely got a "Cross-over" cable then? It's different from a normal ethernet cable...

You need to go into the network properties of each PC (TCP/IP settings) - then put the address on PC 1 as 192.168.0.1 > subnet 255.255.0.0 - leave the gateway and DNS blank..then do the same on PC 2 BUT make the IP address 192.168.0.2

ok, well the cable is an Rj 45,

do both pc need to be connected to a working modem.

also do i need to run the network wizard on both pcs before changing the ip.

can u please also give me a step by step of how to get to the network properties. I.E. start, control panel. etc.

right click on "My Network Places" -> properties, Then right click Local Area connction > properties, you can set up the connection. On that screen - click tcp/ip then Properties. By default "Obtain IP address automatically" will be selected. change to "Use the following IP address" and type in "IP:192.168.0.1 SUBNET:255.255.0.0 leave the gateway and dns blank" - then repeat for the other PC but change the IP address to 192.168.0.2