I have a question about Getting 
Network Neighborhood to recognize newly attached computers:



I want to network 2 PCs together. One is my older PC (running windows 2000 pro) and 
the other is my newer PC (running windows XP home) 

The XP computer is the main PC connected to the internet (dial up), and i have a 
cross-wired cable between the two PC's.

However, when each PC is on, they do not talk, the LAN icon on the taskbar shows 
that it is connected, and the lights on the network cards are glowing, but there 
is no data going between the two. Each are setup to the same workgroup, so i dont 
see why they arent talking?! Help?!

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Adam
win2k high security ,xp med security
add the xp user name & password to the win2k machine and do the same thing to the 
xp machine and then try it.







On Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 1:52 pm, Adam wrote:

>I have a question about Getting 

>Network Neighborhood to recognize newly attached computers:


>

>

>I want to network 2 PCs together. One is my older PC (running windows 2000 pro) 
and 

>the other is my newer PC (running windows XP home) 

>

>The XP computer is the main PC connected to the internet (dial up), and i have a 

>cross-wired cable between the two PC's.

>

>However, when each PC is on, they do not talk, the LAN icon on the taskbar shows 

>that it is connected, and the lights on the network cards are glowing, but there 

>is no data going between the two. Each are setup to the same workgroup, so i dont 

>see why they arent talking?! Help?! 

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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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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. Good Luck Merlin


On Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 3:52 pm, DEX wrote:
>Adam
>win2k high security ,xp med security
>add the xp user name & password to the win2k machine and do the same thing to the
>xp machine and then try it.
>
>
>

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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.

>

>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.  

>

>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

>

>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.

>

>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  

>

>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. 

>

>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.

>

>

>Good Luck

>Merlin

>

>

>

>

> 

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It is not an ethernet/token ring, it is a direct connection. You cannot use an ethernet cable to make a direct connection between two computers. The ethernet cable has the wrong pin setup. They both are the same size and will fit into network cards but you need a Direct Connect Crossover or patch cable to make a Direct Connection work. Merlin


On Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 5:55 am, Adam wrote:
>Ok, tried that, didnt work, surely though i want a ethernet connection not a parallel?
>
>

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Merlin 
Nope , just plug them into a hub/router or use software like Laplink,PC Anywhere 
,ethernet cards 5 times faster than LPT port or 10 times faster than a ser.port. 
with a cross over cable..or you can use the USB port with the gold cable that comes 
with LapLink 11.5 in that way no hub needed...pc to pc fast 2.0 hook up..480bps







On Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 1:16 pm, Merlin wrote:

>

>It is not an ethernet/token ring, it is a direct connection. You cannot use an ethernet 

>cable to make a direct connection between two computers. The ethernet cable has 
the 

>wrong pin setup. They both are the same size and will fit into network cards but 

>you need a Direct Connect Crossover or patch cable to make a Direct Connection work.

>Merlin

>

> 

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When Adam asked the original question all he wanted to do was Direct Connect his two computers. He is still using a dial-up web connection so speed was obviously not an issue. Why would he want to spend the money for a hub or router and additional software when he can just buy a $20.00 cable. Merlin


On Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 1:52 pm, Adam wrote:
>I have a question about Getting
>Network Neighborhood to recognize newly attached computers:

>
>
>I want to network 2 PCs together. One is my older PC (running windows 2000 pro) and
>the other is my newer PC (running windows XP home)
>
>The XP computer is the main PC connected to the internet (dial up), and i have a
>cross-wired cable between the two PC's.
>
>However, when each PC is on, they do not talk, the LAN icon on the taskbar shows
>that it is connected, and the lights on the network cards are glowing, but there
>is no data going between the two. Each are setup to the same workgroup, so i dont
>see why they arent talking?! Help?!

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hub 8.00 bucks ,lan cat5 cable 1.20ea. x 2 =2.40=10.40 or make your own cable for 
80ea.x 2=1.60=9.60 total and you can just plug it in and your set to go with out 
any other software if you don't want real speed.
if you are running win2k..
This will make a small network in about 5 mins.







On Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 3:09 pm, Merlin wrote:

>When Adam asked the original question all he wanted to do was Direct Connect his 

>two computers. He is still using a dial-up web connection so speed was obviously 

>not an issue. Why would he want to spend the money for a hub or router and additional 

>software when he can just buy a $20.00 cable. 

>Merlin

>

>

> 

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Network card (one) £10 (XP machine has one built in)
20metre Cat5 crossover cable £5
the feeling when i eventually get it working... priceless






On Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 4:30 pm, DEX wrote:

>

>hub 8.00 bucks ,lan cat5 cable 1.20ea. x 2 =2.40=10.40 or make your own cable for 

>80ea.x 2=1.60=9.60 total and you can just plug it in and your set to go with out 

>any other software if you don't want real speed.

>if you are running win2k..

>This will make a small network in about 5 mins.

>

>

> 

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