Create a local area connection in vista

Board Licensed to: Geeks to Go, Inc. Facebook Twitter. Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. Please log in to reply. Posted 13 November - PM. Posted 14 November - AM. Bobbydoo8 Member Member posts. I would go ahead and delete the connection and then disable the hardware in device manager. Reboot into vista and reenable your hardware and create a new connection. Nice to hear. This should be an easy-to-setup and cost-effective method.

You can also purchase a ethernet hub and following the same instructions, then you can have multiple computers connecting through a network and have a fun lane party :. I appreciate this very much, it really works with the way you broke the procedure down. Thanks for the time.. We have 2 computers, a laptop with Windows 7 and a PC with windows xp.

What can be wrong?? I want to share one internet connection between two of my pcs. Disconnect Additional Connections temporary To disconnect your wired Ethernet connection, unplug your Ethernet cable from its jack. To disconnect your wireless connection: Windows 7 On the Windows taskbar bottom, right , right-click the connection icon and select Disconnect from [connection name] Windows Vista On the Windows taskbar bottom, right , right-click the connection icon and select Disconnect from [connection name] Windows XP On the Windows taskbar bottom, right , right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Disable.

Completely Disable Unused Connections This will keep your operating system from using the disabled connection until you re-enable it. In the left-hand column, click Change adapter settings. A new screen will open with a list of network connections. In the left-hand column, click Manage network connections. A new window will open. If the lock on the lower left corner of the Network window is closed, click it so you can make changes to the network settings do not click the lock if it is already "open" , then enter your system password when prompted.

Step 2: Make Sure Network Bridging is Disabled If your laptop has more than one network adapter or card, you may have to disable network bridging, otherwise known as Internet connection sharing.

Article Summary. Method 1. Determine the number of computers you want to connect. The number of computers you're connecting will determine the type of network hardware you'll need. If you are connecting four or less computers, you'll just need a single router, or one switch if you don't need internet.

If you're connecting more than four computers, you'll want a router and a switch, or just a switch if you don't need internet. Determine your network layout. If your installing a permanent LAN solution, you'll want to keep cable length in mind. CAT5 Ethernet cables should not run longer than feet. If you need to cover larger distances, you'll need switches at regular intervals, or you'll need to use CAT6 cables.

You'll need one Ethernet cable for each computer you want to connect to the LAN, as well as an Ethernet cable to connect the router to the switch if applicable. Obtain the network hardware. These pieces of hardware are the "hub" of your LAN, and all of your computers will be connected to them. The easiest way to create a LAN where every computer has access to the internet is to use a router, and then add a network switch if the router doesn't have enough ports.

A router will automatically assign an IP address to every computer that is connected to it. Switches are similar to routers but do not automatically assign IP addresses. Switches typically have many more Ethernet ports than a router has. Connect your modem to the WAN port on the router. This will provide internet access to every computer that is connected to your LAN.

You can skip this if you're setting up a LAN without internet access. You don't need a router at all to create a LAN, but it makes things easier. If you just use a network switch, you'll need to manually assign IP addresses to each computer after connecting them. Connect the switch to a LAN port on the router. If you're using a network switch to connect more computers, connect it to one of the LAN ports on the router.

You can use any open port on the switch to make the connection. When connected, the router will provide IP addresses for every computer that is connected to either device.

Method 2. Find the Ethernet port on your PC. You can usually find this on the back of your desktop tower, or along the side or back of a laptop. Slim laptops may not have an Ethernet port, in which case you'll need to either use a USB Ethernet adapter or connect wirelessly if your router allows it. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your computer. Plug the other end of the cable into an open LAN port. Test out your network router only.

If you're using a router, your work is complete. Once all of the computers are connected to a LAN port, they will be assigned IPs automatically and will appear on the network. If you're using a switch and no router, you'll still need to assign IP addresses to each computer.