I have connected my 2 computers through crossover cable. My main pc is connected to the net through a USB cable modem. I have set the Lan IP address as 192.168.0.1 and my other- laptop as 192.168.0.2. Few months back I had no problems with the lan. Later then after I had to reinstall windows in my PC, my lan has been suffering. Whatever I do , no computer can recognise the other. Although my ethernet card shows that lan cable is connected, I cant seem to find the other computer in my network places. I have tried the network setup wizard but have failed miserably. I even tried disabling my net connection n looked whether it worked, but it vain. There is no problem with the lan cable, as I able to connect to other computers with the laptop. But at home I am not able to do so. Could any1 help me out
2007-03-01 05:54:29 · 7 answers · asked by Vishnu S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I agree with handy helper. You're obviously have more trouble than it's worth with the damn crossover cable. Router's are pretty cheap nowadays....so are SOHO switches (stay away from a hub, switches are better).
You can find a decent router for under $50. I would suggest going for a Linksys, Netgear, or D-link router.
2007-03-01 06:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Angie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a router now, then use AUTOMATIC, instead of static settings.
Use PING to see if you can ping one computer to the other. You might add other Network protocols in the Network setup.
Set both computers to the same workgroup name, and different computer names. Again, these should be short 6 character names.
Add the file sharing features, and allow the other computer to access it. There are PERMISSIONS settings too, so you can open up to other computers on your LAN.
If, after all this, and PING does not work, that cross over cable or one of the NIC cards simply don't work. Get a router.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-03-01 06:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok
First you need to know that both pc at least can SEE each other , so ping from one pc to another , then , if the answer is reply from , well it means theres conectiviy between them , if the reponse is NO REPLY then its either the config or the equipment it self.r Now if the router has another port then just plug it in the cat5 cable , now be aware that regular conectivity DOES NOT USE CROSSOVER cable it only uses NORMAL CAT5 CABLING ok , if you use a crossover cable with a regular one then , NO both pcs will not be able to see each other
2007-03-01 06:04:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your IP scheme looks correct, from what you've told us. The key here is that you reinstalled Windows. Windows firewall is enabled by default, and will prevent you from seeing your computer in network places.
You can run the network wizard, run the file and printer sharing wizard, or simply enable file and printer sharing (ignoring the warning). That should fix your problem.
If you have a third-party firewall, the result will be the same. Editing/disabling the firewall should be your fix.
2007-03-01 06:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're using the "network places" option in Windows, both computers must be in the same workgroup. Try this:
Right click 'My Computer' and then click the 'Computer Name' tab. Click the 'Change' button and type a name for the workgroup. Do this on both computers and you should be able to find each other in 'My Network Places.' Of course, you'll have to turn file sharing on in order to share files between these. To enable file sharing, go to 'My Computer.' Right click the folder you'd like to share and click 'Sharing & Security.' From there you can set to 'Share this folder.'
2007-03-01 06:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by Joe M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trash the crossover cable idea and go buy a router, or at the very least a hub/switch. It certainly will make this much easier...
2007-03-01 05:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
AT times like this DANCE!
2007-03-01 05:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by toothymarine 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋