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  • 06-03-2011 7:32pm
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    colmtowey
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭


    hi everyone

    i have been trying to network my laptop and desktop together using crossover cable. i have been having no luck whatsoever. i have checked the crossover cable with a cable tester and it works properly. i connected both computers created a folder on both and set up sharing on both folders. the network cards on both computers work perfectly. i am not sure if i am doing something wrong as i am new enough to networking. is there something i might need to do with the IP ADDRESSES on both computer( that is something i have tried). both computers are running windows xp the laptop(media center) and the desktop (xp professional). if anyone has any idea's i would appreciate all input

    ps: i could not find a networking area on this site to post this thread so apologies if i have posted it in the wrong section.

    regards

    Colm


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    I think wired networks is part of Nets & Comms, which is part of the Nets & Comms subcat ;)

    First of all: do you have the two machines set to the same workgroup? Go to My Computer > System Properties (via icon right-click or "View System Info" sidebar) > Computer Name > Change. The names must match exactly for the LAN to work, and IIRC the Home and MC versions of XP have it set to MSHOME, but the Pro and 64 versions use WORKGROUP by default. D'oh! :o:p


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