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Connecting 2 laptops with ethernet cable

Anonymous
2020-11-28T07:57:19+00:00

when i connect 2 laptops ( Windows 10 ) together via ethernet cable can I still connect my laptops to the internet via ethernet while they are connected together?

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-28T19:53:57+00:00

    Hi Martin -

    Normally you'd use either ethernet or wireless connection to the router. Then if you want to share files between the devices try one of these methods:

    https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/409269...

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/50179-turn-...

    https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

    I hope it helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-11T09:18:56+00:00

    Hi Greg

    Thank you for the information. it was really helpful.

    Is there a tutorial on how to put my ethernet settings back to normal?

    They do not work since I changed the settings so I could join up my 2 laptops via ethernet cable.

    Thanks again

    Martin

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-28T08:29:25+00:00

    Hi Greg

    Thank you for your speedy reply

    My 2 laptops connect fine via ethernet cable, thanks to a Youtube tutorial lol

    Both of my laptops are connected to the internet via wi fi & work fine.

    I was just wondering if I could still connect internet via ethernet cable as it is faster .

    Is this not possible at all?

    I am not very technical minded.

    Thanks again

    Cheers

    Martin

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-11-28T08:04:27+00:00

    Hi Martin. I'm Greg, an eleven years awarded MVP, Volunteer Moderator, and Independent Advisor here to help you until this is resolved.

    When you create a network via ethernet crossover cable, either it will work or the wireless network but usually not both. When I have done this in the past to transfer files between two PC's, I had to shut of wireless to get the PC's to connect to each other.

    Read more about ad hoc networks:

    https://www.lifewire.com/set-up-an-ad-hoc-peer-...

    https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-network-two-W...

    I hope this helps. Based on what you report back I can answer any questions and may have other steps to perform. If you'll wait to rate whether my post was helpful, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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