connecting 2 pc

Nismo83 · September 28th, 2003

I've installed both pc with network cards and i connect a cable to each of the card.. there is no switch used here... but the problem occurs... i cant connect between the two pc. how am i supposed to do it?

**Alex_is_Axel** · September 28th, 2003

In the 'My Network Places' window, have you clicked on "set up home or office network"?

Are the ip addresses different from one another?

Do the lights come up on each network card (to see if they work)

What are both systems running on? (windows?)

Alex

September 28th, 2003

http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp

helpful little website for ya i hope

Nismo83 · September 28th, 2003

the host computer would be running a Windows XP Pro, NIC and the other computer running Windows ME, NIC.. i tried to connect it by plugging each end of the RJ45 cable into each NIC.. but nth happens and the host PC (Win XP) detect that a network cable was unplugged.

September 28th, 2003

make sure all are on samework group (my computer-> properties)
then tcpip settings would be like:

box1

192.168.1.2
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1

box2

192.168.1.3
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1

then share the folders you want on each box by right click and going to properties and sharing.
if you can't see it in networking do this in IE:
\\192.168.1.2\sharename

if you were on box3 and wanted stuff from box1
and so on

**ElementalDragon** · September 28th, 2003

hmm... nobody bothered to ask whether or not he's using a crossover cable? Don't take it personally. that's what happened to me first time i tried networking my PC and laptop together.

**Alex_is_Axel** · September 28th, 2003

origionally submitted by Nismo83
i tried to connect it by plugging each end of the RJ45 cable into each NIC.

He's connecting the two computers together using 1 cable

**j79zlr** · September 28th, 2003

Originally posted by Alex_is_Axel
He's connecting the two computers together using 1 cable

What does that mean?

ED is right, to directly connect the PC's you need a crossover cable.

**LeeJend** · September 28th, 2003

Check if the conenction lights on the NICs are green, if not you have the wrong type of cable.

When direct connecting you need a cross over cable staht swaps the transmit and receive lines.

September 28th, 2003

You need one of these
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-10268
this should help solve your problem

Nismo83 · September 29th, 2003

yup.. thats what i need.. a crossover cable. how does it different with the rj45 and how does it look like?

**j79zlr** · September 29th, 2003

looks the same, but the wires are crossed-over (hence the name), the wires that are transmitting data on one end are twisted over to be receiving data on the other end, and vice versa.

leedogg · September 29th, 2003

Usually the cable is yellow I believe. Basically the wires are swapped around at one end. You can buy one at best buy. An alternative is a hub with 2 regular cables.

Nismo83 · September 29th, 2003

i got the cable and now the two pc is up running... everything smooth and cool.. too bad the 2nd pc is p233mmx wit 32mb ram and a built in ATi 2mb video card(not graphic card).. i was wondering if i put 128ram to it.. will it show lotta difference interm of performance? not games for sure.. like office 2000, etc.

**Zedric** · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by Leedogg
Usually the cable is yellow I believe.

Never trust the colour. Even if cross-over cables sometimes are coloured. But then again so are straight cables...

**Zedric** · September 29th, 2003

Originally posted by Nismo83
i got the cable and now the two pc is up running... everything smooth and cool.. too bad the 2nd pc is p233mmx wit 32mb ram and a built in ATi 2mb video card(not graphic card).. i was wondering if i put 128ram to it.. will it show lotta difference interm of performance? not games for sure.. like office 2000, etc.

Yes, probably. But make sure you get the right kind of memory. It's probably EDO you want for that one. 60ns or so. They have to be installed in pairs.

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Nismo83 OSNN AZN Addict Joined: March 2004 Posts: 383 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	connecting 2 pc I've installed both pc with network cards and i connect a cable to each of the card.. there is no switch used here... but the problem occurs... i cant connect between the two pc. how am i supposed to do it?

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Alex_is_Axel .:: FTPAlex ::. Joined: June 2002 Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,156 Reputation: 10 Power: 133	In the 'My Network Places' window, have you clicked on "set up home or office network"? Are the ip addresses different from one another? Do the lights come up on each network card (to see if they work) What are both systems running on? (windows?) Alex .:: My PCSpecs ::. .:: My Site ::.

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Nismo83 OSNN AZN Addict Joined: March 2004 Posts: 383 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	the host computer would be running a Windows XP Pro, NIC and the other computer running Windows ME, NIC.. i tried to connect it by plugging each end of the RJ45 cable into each NIC.. but nth happens and the host PC (Win XP) detect that a network cable was unplugged. CPU \| AMD64 3000+ VENICE - RAM \| 1GB DDR 333MHz HYNIX KVR - MOBO \| GIGABYTE K8NSC - HDD \| 200GB MAXTOR HDD, 120GB WD HDD, 80GB WD HDD, 40GB MAXTOR HDD - GFX \| 256MB DDR3 GIGABYTE ATI X800PRO - SOUND \| CREATIVE AUDIGY2ZS PLATINUM PRO - SPEAKER \| LOGITECH Z680 DTS/DD - PSU \| THERMALTAKE 420W PSU - OPTICAL \| ASUS CDRW, ASUS DVD-ROM - MONITOR \| VIEWSONIC E90f+ 19" FLAT - ROUTER \| CNet ADSL ROUTER MODEM

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Alex_is_Axel .:: FTPAlex ::. Joined: June 2002 Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom Posts: 1,156 Reputation: 10 Power: 133	origionally submitted by Nismo83 i tried to connect it by plugging each end of the RJ45 cable into each NIC. He's connecting the two computers together using 1 cable .:: My PCSpecs ::. .:: My Site ::.

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moooo Unregistered Posts: n/a	http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp helpful little website for ya i hope

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moooo Unregistered Posts: n/a	make sure all are on samework group (my computer-> properties) then tcpip settings would be like: box1 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 box2 192.168.1.3 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 then share the folders you want on each box by right click and going to properties and sharing. if you can't see it in networking do this in IE: \\192.168.1.2\sharename if you were on box3 and wanted stuff from box1 and so on

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 155	Originally posted by Alex_is_Axel He's connecting the two computers together using 1 cable What does that mean? ED is right, to directly connect the PC's you need a crossover cable.

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LeeJend OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,261 Reputation: 3386 Power: 199	Check if the conenction lights on the NICs are green, if not you have the wrong type of cable. When direct connecting you need a cross over cable staht swaps the transmit and receive lines. Thought for the new millenium: In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates? - Open Office - Firefox - Thunderbird - Gimp -Ubuntu - Red Hat -

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ijsmith Unregistered Posts: n/a	You need one of these http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-10268 this should help solve your problem

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Nismo83 OSNN AZN Addict Joined: March 2004 Posts: 383 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	yup.. thats what i need.. a crossover cable. how does it different with the rj45 and how does it look like? CPU \| AMD64 3000+ VENICE - RAM \| 1GB DDR 333MHz HYNIX KVR - MOBO \| GIGABYTE K8NSC - HDD \| 200GB MAXTOR HDD, 120GB WD HDD, 80GB WD HDD, 40GB MAXTOR HDD - GFX \| 256MB DDR3 GIGABYTE ATI X800PRO - SOUND \| CREATIVE AUDIGY2ZS PLATINUM PRO - SPEAKER \| LOGITECH Z680 DTS/DD - PSU \| THERMALTAKE 420W PSU - OPTICAL \| ASUS CDRW, ASUS DVD-ROM - MONITOR \| VIEWSONIC E90f+ 19" FLAT - ROUTER \| CNet ADSL ROUTER MODEM

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j79zlr Glaanies script monkey Joined: February 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,725 Reputation: 1520 Power: 155	looks the same, but the wires are crossed-over (hence the name), the wires that are transmitting data on one end are twisted over to be receiving data on the other end, and vice versa. http://www.j79zlr.com

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leedogg Gojyone kawaiiiiiiii! Joined: March 2002 Posts: 820 Reputation: 190 Power: 134	Usually the cable is yellow I believe. Basically the wires are swapped around at one end. You can buy one at best buy. An alternative is a hub with 2 regular cables.

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Nismo83 OSNN AZN Addict Joined: March 2004 Posts: 383 Reputation: 10 Power: 103	i got the cable and now the two pc is up running... everything smooth and cool.. too bad the 2nd pc is p233mmx wit 32mb ram and a built in ATi 2mb video card(not graphic card).. i was wondering if i put 128ram to it.. will it show lotta difference interm of performance? not games for sure.. like office 2000, etc. CPU \| AMD64 3000+ VENICE - RAM \| 1GB DDR 333MHz HYNIX KVR - MOBO \| GIGABYTE K8NSC - HDD \| 200GB MAXTOR HDD, 120GB WD HDD, 80GB WD HDD, 40GB MAXTOR HDD - GFX \| 256MB DDR3 GIGABYTE ATI X800PRO - SOUND \| CREATIVE AUDIGY2ZS PLATINUM PRO - SPEAKER \| LOGITECH Z680 DTS/DD - PSU \| THERMALTAKE 420W PSU - OPTICAL \| ASUS CDRW, ASUS DVD-ROM - MONITOR \| VIEWSONIC E90f+ 19" FLAT - ROUTER \| CNet ADSL ROUTER MODEM

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Zedric NTFS Guru Joined: January 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,006 Reputation: 890 Power: 175	Originally posted by Leedogg Usually the cable is yellow I believe. Never trust the colour. Even if cross-over cables sometimes are coloured. But then again so are straight cables... Did I help you? Please use the reputation system. Click the icon on the left! Proud host of the OSNN.net folding sigs. Want one? Check the folding thread! http://zedric.no-ip.com/

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Zedric NTFS Guru Joined: January 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,006 Reputation: 890 Power: 175	Originally posted by Nismo83 i got the cable and now the two pc is up running... everything smooth and cool.. too bad the 2nd pc is p233mmx wit 32mb ram and a built in ATi 2mb video card(not graphic card).. i was wondering if i put 128ram to it.. will it show lotta difference interm of performance? not games for sure.. like office 2000, etc. Yes, probably. But make sure you get the right kind of memory. It's probably EDO you want for that one. 60ns or so. They have to be installed in pairs. Did I help you? Please use the reputation system. Click the icon on the left! Proud host of the OSNN.net folding sigs. Want one? Check the folding thread! http://zedric.no-ip.com/