Can you connect a laptop to a laptop with an Ethernet cable?

You can connect a LAN cable to your computer to use the internet.In most cases you will not need to manually configure the IP address, but if you have already connected the Ethernet cable and still arent getting the internet you should follow the steps below.

Please note:

  • this feature may not be supported in all models, and its function and procedure may differ depending on the model.
  • you will need an IP address to connect to a wired LAN, if this is not automatically assigned you can look it up in Network and Internet settings.

Connecting to a wired LAN

1 Connect a LAN cable to the PC's wired LAN port.

Please note: check the location of the port, since it may vary between laptop and desktop models, then connect the cable.

Desktop

Connect a LAN cable to the port at the back of the desktop computer.

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Laptop

If there is no LAN port on the side of the laptop computer, use a LAN adapter to connect.

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2 Click the Start button on the taskbar and then click Settings.
Can you connect a laptop to a laptop with an Ethernet cable?
3 Click Network and Internet.
Can you connect a laptop to a laptop with an Ethernet cable?
4 In Status, click Network and Sharing Center.
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5 Choose Change adapter settings at the upper left.
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6 Right-click Ethernet and then choose Properties.

Please note: the name of the network device may vary depending on the model.

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7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties

Please note:

  • the name of the network component may vary depending on the Windows operating system.
  • to add network items such as client, service, and protocol, clickinstallat the bottom of the network list.
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8 Set up the IP to use, then click OK to save your settings.

Please note:

  • if your IP is not automatically assigned you can look it up inNetwork and Internet settings.
  • to enter a fixed IP address, clickUse the following IP address and then enter the address.
Can you connect a laptop to a laptop with an Ethernet cable?