Connecting computers via ethernet to work on LAN

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Hi,

I have 2 laptops that i'd like to connect using an ethernet cable. I don't have internet or have a router available, so I thought we may be able to connect my laptops using an ethernet cable.

When I connect the two laptops I am able to share files and move the across from each laptop easily enough, however when I try to connect to each other on games LAN functions, it doesn't work. I think it's probably something to do with needing to sort our IP's out to be compatible for LAN without an internet connection.

Does anyone know what I need to do to allow my laptops to connect to each other fully?

Thanks, LAK4
 
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reedo_43
If that is the case, I do not know how u were able to share files. I would make 1 192.168.0.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the other 192.168.0.2 with the same subnet.. You do not need a gateway. Hope that helps.
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If you managed to connect the 2 together and share files, you must have accomplish 2 things. 1 a crossover cable (google it) and 2 put in static IP addresses because you have no router for dhcp server. Did you accomplish those? And if so, what are your IP addresses and gateway set to?
 
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The whole concept of playing games on LAN was to avoid needing an internet connection
 
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I do have a crossover cable which I used to connect the laptops. I'm looking at the IPv4 settings right now and they are all set to automatically obtain. Should I try changing these?
 
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