trying to connect 2 laptops

Question

mine is inspiron 5100 the other is a toshiba satellite.

i'm trying to connect both with a network cable that fits into the back of both. i can't get it to share files or get internet access from the toshiba. do i need a hub?

also:
is the program called "NoAdware" a good one?

thanks

johnallg · Answer

For a computer to computer hookup you need an RJ-45 crossover ethernet cable for them to be able to talk. http://yoda.uvi.edu/InfoTech/rj45.htm

Andrewha · Answer

yes, it is in fact an RJ-45 cross over cable. So how do I get internet thru the host and share files??

johnallg · Answer

www.homenethelp.com/

Andrewha · Answer

yea!! ok. it's a 'SPACE SHUTTLE VERIFIED (UL) CAT-5 PATCH-CABLE ETL VERIFIED EIA/TIA-568A UTP 24AWG STRANDED CM E129760 CSA LL80671AWM IIA/B 80C 300V FT4' cable. so i slip this thing into the back of my laptops and what magical thing will allow me to have the two communicate, you know like share files, get internet access? read forums, click links, try to figure out confusing networking pages.. inspiron 5100 / satellite s127

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trying to connect 2 laptops

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