How do i get 2 (or more) computers 'talking' to each other on a network, what steps / item

if i had 2 computers how do i get them talking to each other?

How do i get 2 (or more) computers 'talking' to each other on a network, what steps / items are involvednorton

the simplest most straightforward way is to use a crossover cable (ethernet) and plug an end in to each pc's ethernet (network) port.

You could also use a hub - each pc would connect from it's ethernet port to one of the hub's port with a regular ethernet cable - cat5e.

How do i get 2 (or more) computers 'talking' to each other on a network, what steps / items are involvedspyware remover

One way is to connect both computers using ethernet cards and cross over cables you need two cards two t joints and the cable.

Another way is to connect using a hub or router if you have broadband and a router then connect the other computer to the router and install the software
Physical

Network card in each PC

connection between: either Wired or wireless

other components depend on which method is chosen

Network settings (assuming windows as your operating system)

in the Network setting options

They must both be in the same workgroup

With XP accounts must have passwords before it will share

At least one PC must have file sharing enabled

Under IP setting

The addresses have to be similar but not the same

PC1 192.168.0.1

PC2 192.168.0.2

netmask should be 255.255.255.0 on both

Default gateway is required if you are using a router to access the internet. If you are not then the first PCs IP address usuall satisfies Windows

The same applies to the DNS
A router and a broadband or cable connection to the internet, plus computers