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re: Question about 'Getting Network Neighborhood to recognize newly attached computers'
Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 5:55 am
Windows 2000 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Adam
(3 messages posted)
Ok, tried that, didnt work, surely though i want a ethernet connection not a parallel?
On Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 12:41 pm, Merlin wrote:
>I had the same problem only I was using the 2000 to be the Host and the XP to be
>the Guest. XP will recognoze W95,98, ME and another Xp but for some reason 2000
>creates a problem and I could not find any documentation anywhere. This is now
I
>finally got it to work.
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>Start with the XP (host) Go the ControlPanel - Network Connections- Create a New
>Connection- New Con Wizzard - next - check Accept Incoming Connections -next-Devices
>for Incoming Connections - Direct Parallel (LPT1) -next - Incoming Virtual Connections
>-check-Allow Virtual Private Connections- next Allow Users -check all of them -
next
>-Network Components (all of these must display in the box) Internet Protocol(TCP/IP),
>File and Printer Sharing for MS Networks, Client for MS Networks, Deterministic
Network
>Scheduler -This was aready checked so I left it.
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>The Computer WORKGROUP Name "must be the same on both computers i.e. MY DESKTOP
or
>whatever name you choose. To check -Go to Control Panel -Systems - System Properties
>Window- Networking Tab
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>When setting up the "Guest " compter (2000) you must enter the IP Address of the
>Host computer. (Go To RUN type cmd - ok When the screen displays type - ipconfig
>- ok the IP Adress will display.
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>2000 Computer - Start - Control Panel - Network Connections- New Con Wizzard - next
>- NW Con type - check Connect To Computer at my workplace - Next - Create the Following
>Connection - check Virtual Private Connection (VPN) -next - Connection Name - COmputer
>Name (type a name i.e. Desktop) -next - Public network - Check "Auto Daial this
connection"
>Type in Desktop (The Host computer name) next - VPN Sever Connection - Enter Host
>Computers IP Address i.e. 194.169.1.101 next- Finish
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>Rember that the file sharing on goes one way from Host to Guest so all the file
on
>the Host must be checked for Sharing.
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>TO see if the connection works go to Window Explorer on the Guest computer - My
Network
>Connections and see if Desktop or what ever you name it displays.
>Once set-up you can also share a printer.
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>Good Luck
>Merlin
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