How do I connect my laptop to my desktop using crossover cable?

[SubZeroX]

How do I connect my laptop to my desktop using crossover cable?

what network settings do i need to change/add?

both comps are using winxp pro

 

[Colt45]

just plug 'em in, iirc..

 

[SubZeroX]

i did plug them in.

how do i access the other computer??

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Originally posted by: SubZeroX
i did plug them in.

how do i access the other computer??

Well...yer...gonna wanna...share some drives....and....


Usually seems faster for me if I set the IP's manually, ie 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2

 

[SubZeroX]

i want to transfer some files.

how do i access the other computer's hd?

 

[GhettoFob]

what os are they running?

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Originally posted by: SubZeroX
i want to transfer some files.

how do i access the other computer's hd?

You share a drive on that computer.

 

[SubZeroX]

Originally posted by: GhettoFob
what os are they running?

Win XP pro on both comps

 

[crumpet19]

be sure you have IPX/SPX TCP/IP and NetBeui installed and enabled. though, I'm pretty sure you shouldnt have to set up all of that in XP.

 

[KEV1N]

Make sure you're on the same Workgroup.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: crumpet19
be sure you have IPX/SPX TCP/IP and NetBeui installed and enabled. though, I'm pretty sure you shouldnt have to set up all of that in XP.

Why did you say that? If you were trying to be funny, you weren't. The guy is asking a question and your reply is out of order.

 

[GigaCluster]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: crumpet19
be sure you have IPX/SPX TCP/IP and NetBeui installed and enabled. though, I'm pretty sure you shouldnt have to set up all of that in XP.

Why did you say that? If you were trying to be funny, you weren't. The guy is asking a question and your reply is out of order.

Huh? That was a perfectly reasonable, albeit misinformed, reply.
You need neither IPX/SPX nor NetBEUI on Windows XP -- just TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Originally posted by: GigaCluster

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy

Originally posted by: crumpet19
be sure you have IPX/SPX TCP/IP and NetBeui installed and enabled. though, I'm pretty sure you shouldnt have to set up all of that in XP.

Why did you say that? If you were trying to be funny, you weren't. The guy is asking a question and your reply is out of order.

Huh? That was a perfectly reasonable, albeit misinformed, reply.
You need neither IPX/SPX nor NetBEUI on Windows XP -- just TCP/IP and Client for Microsoft Networks.

Because he listed 3 different protocols I guess. Isn't NetBEUI is safer for sharing file/print services over TCP/IP?

 

[Bleep]

Just have a look here LINKIE
And on the left side of the screen click on diagrams.
Bleep

 

[AEB]

Use the windows XP network setup thing it shoudl do it all for you. iit should be under start->control panel->netowrking, unless you alwready had some kind of network set up if thats teh case i dont know how to bring the auto setup thingy back

 

[moonshinemadness]

Originally posted by: AEB
Use the windows XP network setup thing it shoudl do it all for you. iit should be under start->control panel->netowrking, unless you alwready had some kind of network set up if thats teh case i dont know how to bring the auto setup thingy back

This is usually not the best way as it sets the settings to how it thinks they should be and often makes more of a mess of things, try doing it by hand first.