Thread: How to connect Laptop to Desktop

Hi Guy's

I have a desktop computer and a laptop I tried to connect them via lan but i am able to connect only locally but cant access internet. I have BSNL broaband connection and my modem has 4 Lan ports and 1 USB port

OS: Desktop :- Windows 7 Ultimate, & Laptop :- W7 Home Premium


1) I have connected the LAN cable provided by BSNL directly from the modem to lap and another LAN cable is in similar way connected to the Desktop

2) I Connect to the Internet from My Laptop but also want to access the Net in my desktop computer but I am not able to access

3) I have manually assigned the IP address to Laptop & Desktop as for e.g (192.168.1.x) and 192.168.x)


Please help me in getting connected to Internet , Where as I can access Net if i connect them indiviudally


Thanks in Advance

1. Configure your modem in PPPoE.

2. Enable DHCP in your modem.

3. In the TCP/IP properties of connection (all machines), set " Obtain IP address automatically "..

Now use can use all 4 ethernet ports and also wifi. Connect your desktop to modem using an ethernet ports and all other devices can connect to internet through ethernet port or WiFi.

Check this diagram

Teracom Type-II ADSL MODEM CONNECTION

Thanks for help it worked cheer's

Always Welcome