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First of all, connect your two computers via the cat-5 cross-over cable. The setup you're going to do is "Internet Connection Sharing" -- I know you aren't going to be sharing your Internet, however this configuration applies to your Peer-to-Peer network, and it will setup the proper IP Schema between your two computers. Below, I will refer to your main PC as the 'Host', and the laptop as the 'Client'. Please note that you may need to disable/configure your firewalls before this setup will work properly.
On the
HOST PC, please run the
Network Setup Wizard:
- Goto Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Network Setup Wizard.
- The first thing to do when the wizard appears is read the welcome message, and then click Next.
- Read the 'Before you continue....' message, and then click Next.
- Select the option This computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on my network connect through this computer, and then press Next.
- Now, type in a Description for your computer; ie: Host Computer.
- Enter a Computer Name (or leave it as it's Default), and then press Next.
- Enter a Workgroup Name -- or leave it as it's default, and then press Next.
- If you want to share files and/or your printer with other computers on the network, select the option Turn on file and printer sharing and press Next.
- Check the information; if it is all fine, press Next.
On the
CLIENT PC(s), please run the
Network Setup Wizard:
- Goto Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Network Setup Wizard.
- The first thing to do when the wizard appears is read the welcome message, and then click Next.
- Read the 'Before you continue....' message, and then click Next.
- Select the option This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or another computer on my network, and then press Next.
- Now, type in a Description for your computer; ie: Client1 Computer.
- Enter a Computer Name (or leave it as it's Default), and then press Next.
- Enter the same Workgroup Name that you used on the HOST computer, and then press Next.
- If you want to share files and/or your printer with other computers on the network, select the option Turn on file and printer sharing and press Next.
- Check the information; if it is all fine, press Next and end the Wizard.
Your LAN should now be configured properly; it is now time to setup ICS.
On the
HOST PC, please do the following:
- Open the Network Connections window (Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Communications --> Network Connections). Here, you should have at least two connections listed: one for your Internet Connection, and one for the Ethernet adapter connected to your Local Area Network (LAN).
- Right-click the connection icon corresponding to your Internet Connection and select Properties.
- Choose the Advanced tab, and turn on the Allow other network users to connect through this computers Internet connection option. Click OK when you're done.
- Verify that Internet Connection Sharing is enabled; it should say Enabled, Shared in the Network Connections window.
Now, you should be able to play the game with your Computer and Laptop, by simply setting a Multiplayer LAN match. It depends on the game that you want to play, as to how you setup LAN matches. Also, it may be necessary for you to properly configure/disable your firewall in order to play games. Once you're finished gaming with your family member, simply reconnect your computer to the Internet/modem, and you'll be able to browse/game online again.
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