connect a bridge in another room to enable a home network

Hi I want to connect a bridge in another room other than my computer so I can use my laptop.. can you tell me how to do it…I am not very computer learned tech wise so make a picture (lol) thanks I have a small bridge box which id like to use but I also have a D-Link wireless..

Become an Expert →

Answer #1

I wouldn’t recommend “bridging” the computers through some sort of parallel cable.
Simply from the phone, next is your modem, next is your router or switching hub (not recommended, router is less problematic), then the two computers are either cabled to the router/switch, Even without an internet connection, the two computers can swap files and attempt to find each other using the shared connection. (this will require either running a wizard on your connection settings for a LAN (local area network) and knowledge of the computer information for both machines which you can check in your control panel. If you have Windows XP then the LAN is usually connected automatically without running a wizard, but the information for the other computer must be set so the computers can talk to each other. Sort of like two businessmen that can’t talk until they hand off their business cards to each other.

There are different ways to set up different networking tools so I need to know the model of the items you have in your network to really help you specifically with your needs. Feel free to clarify or add on to the “answer this question” portion of this thread.

More Like This

How to make home network with 2 computer? - 1 Answers
I want to know how can I connect two computer to each other in my home,you know s.th cheap and usable
How to know which pc on home network is downloading? is there any - 2 Answers
How to know which pc on home network is downloading? Is there any software ?
How do you fix the network connection of Windows xp? - 1 Answers
omfq! I downloaded aim & oovoo on my computer & when I try to log in it says check network connection how do you fix this...
How to connect a computer to another computer? - 2 Answers
Ok At my V School Were Connected to the network.. but I want to get my laptop and connect to my friends computer so I can pul...
Why can't I connect to the wireless network with my Zune? - 1 Answers
Hey, I have a problem with my Zune. Every time I try to wireless sync it says "Cant Connect to the network" and I have everyt...
Why won't my Ipod Touch connect to my wifi network? - 2 Answers
Can anyone offer me some advice as to how to get my iPod touch (1st gen running on 3rd gen software) connected to my wifi net...
Wireless printer problem with home network - 2 Answers
Our internet is wireless and the printer is on my pc. How can I get the other computers to network together and send info to ...
I can't get my desktop computer to connect to my network? - 2 Answers
I have a cable internet modem connected to a wireless router. I just got off the phone with the router tech support, who help...
Connecting 2 computers to internet - 6 Answers
I got a computer in my room connected with the dsl modem and I connected another desktop computer in another room but how do ...
can I connect my desktop usining a usb wireless adaptor ? - 2 Answers
I have a laptop connected to a modem and wireless router but my desktop is in another room which isnt connected do I have to ...

Ask an advisor one-on-one!

connect a bridge in another room to enable a home network

d.moat Home Network Security

Connect Infosoft Technologies...

Parul Mathur Network Monitoring

Home Theater Installation Inc

Private Hoster Network