Indicator lights don't turn on when I plug in the ethernet cables

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I have three computers. Two laptops and one desktop. The laptops have
wireless and ethernet adapters, and the desktop has three ethernet adapters.
When I plug the cable between the one laptop and desktop the LED indator
lights do not turn on. When I plug the other laptop into the desktop the
..lights do turn on.

How do I connect the one laptop to the desktop.
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Elijah said:
I have three computers. Two laptops and one desktop. The laptops have
wireless and ethernet adapters, and the desktop has three ethernet adapters.
When I plug the cable between the one laptop and desktop the LED indator
lights do not turn on. When I plug the other laptop into the desktop the
.lights do turn on.

How do I connect the one laptop to the desktop.
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For a direct connection you need a crossover Ethernet cable.

Why do you have 3 Ethernet adapters in the desktop? Multiple LAN cards in home
machines often cause no end of problems... The normal way to connect computers
is via a router, hub, or switch.

Your best option is to get a combination wired/wireless G router (e.g., Linksys
WRT54G), and connect via the router. For the laptops you can use wireless for
mobility, and for the desktop you can use wired for speed and reliability.
 
I have three computers. Two laptops and one desktop. The laptops have
wireless and ethernet adapters, and the desktop has three ethernet adapters.
When I plug the cable between the one laptop and desktop the LED indator
lights do not turn on. When I plug the other laptop into the desktop the
.lights do turn on.

How do I connect the one laptop to the desktop.
Please Reply
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Why do you need a computer with multiple Ethernet adapters? Get a switch or
router, and get rid of the extra adapters. You're not saving any money, and
you're sure wasting a lot of time.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/proper-network-design.html#Router>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/01/proper-network-design.html#Router
 
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