i want to connect two computer using crosscable...plz help me with the ip settings?

Question

i want to make connection between my two computers using cross cable...i dont have a hub....both computer use winxp pro SP2....after connecting two computer with the cable i dont know how to setup the software....plz help me ....and answer me in full detail.....step by step with ip setting and all other stuff....thanx

Answer 1

Computer 1:

Go to Control Panel, Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Network. Inside the General Tab, double-click on Internet Protocol.

Set the IP address as follow: 192.168.0.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: leave blank

Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties. Under Computer Name tab, make sure the workgroup name is HOME or whatever you want it to be. It must be the same on both computers.

Computer 2:

Go to Control Panel, Network Connections. Right-click on Local Area Network. Inside the General Tab, double-click on Internet Protocol.

Set the IP address as follow: 192.168.0.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Right-click on My Computer, go to Properties. Under Computer Name tab, make sure the workgroup name is HOME or whatever you want it to be. It must be the same on both computers.

Now make sure both computers are booted up, the cable is connected to both, and you will be able to "see" one another through My Network Places. Make sure you have a folder shared on both computers, otherwise you won't be able to access anything. Give the shares Everybody permissions.

Make sure the Windows firewall is off on both PC's.

Wikipedia article on crossover cables:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_cable

Answer 2

This can be done. All you have to do is this:

1. Right-click the "Wireless Network Connection" icon in the Network Connections window on your laptop.

2. Then select Properties.

3. Click the advanced tab.

4. Select the first check box under "Internet Connection Sharing."

5 De-Select the second one if it is checked.

6. In the "Home Network Connection" drop down menu select "Wireless Network Connection."


That should do it, let me know how it goes.

Answer 3

Good answer Chuck! You will find the network connection wizard on the menu to the left when you click on the Networking link in Control Panel.


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um Paultech - who said anything about a laptop or wireless?!?!

Answer 4

use the following 2 ips.....

10.98.10.100 on the first pc
255.255.255.0 subnet mask

10.98.10.99 on the second
255.255.255.0 subnet mask

should work just fine.

Answer 5

I'd like to know that too.