This message was posted by Greenwing on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/876.html#000006 You can install another NIC (network interface card) in the desktop and hook up with a hub or crossover cable to the laptop. But I find I have not had to go to this extent. It works fine to just run the Amaya and network through a hub. Have had no issues. Though MELCO does not recomend this They do like to encourage you to Isolate their software as to prevent them from having to make it compatable. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================