how to setup home lan gaming

[nfsworldpinoy]

how do i setup home lan gaming
for the two computers windows xp and windows 7

i have a switch and internet access
note: i cant go online.. cause only one computer can have internet at a time

games will be used
-counter strike
-trackmania nations forever
-any other lan games

 

[acurasd]

I would benefit you if you were to buy a router... if anything a non wireless router if your budget is low.

 

[nfsworldpinoy]

if i buy a router... i can play online and lan for the 2 computers at the same time

and what would be the setup/instructions for lan setup

the online features in games is easy i know it,..... but for lan setup???

 

[Grego86]

If you buy a router, just plug both computers in to same router with a lan cable and if they both belong to same workgroup sharing will be really easy. To change your workgroup click start-right click computer- properties- click change settings- on new window click change and type what you want your workgroup to be called and click ok and restart.

 

[nfsworldpinoy]

then if i had done seting up the workgroup name

for example if i go to gamemainmenu/click lan gaming

it will automatically detect my ohter computer then i will join, is that it

 

[Grego86]

Possibly, I'm not 100% sure I don't play to many computer games. Let me know if it does or doesn't work.