text: how to put my laptop on networking with my desktop computer? my lan card on desktop is connected with my internet connection. get a wireless router like a linksys. then you can connect wirelessly. if your desktop does not have a wifi network card, get one for it too so you do not have to use cable. otherwise, get the desktop close to the router and cable to it. there are lots of sites dealing with networking issues. they even describe a step-by-step procedure that anyone can follow.