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E3Art

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i know this has been covered but i cant seem to get anything with the search...

i have 2 computers i want to network with a crossover cable. how do you do this.

i know there is a post a few down from this with the same question, but they got side tracked and didnt answer the question

please help

thanks
 
You put Network card in each computer.

You load the Cards Drivers.

You connect the two computer using Crossover cable.

You configure the Network.

Since you don?t indicate which OS is used in each computer, I can not help you further.



 
If you want to just share files and play LAN games with 2 computers, then just connect the crossover cable to the NICs. What else would you like to do?
 
im using windows ME

i have nic's in both computers and a crossover cable connected

what adapters and protocals do i have to have setup

right now i have
tcp/ip
client for microsoft network
 


<< im using windows ME

i have nic's in both computers and a crossover cable connected

what adapters and protocals do i have to have setup

right now i have
tcp/ip
client for microsoft network
>>



What are you looking to do with your network? If you plan on playing games, install IPX/SPX...because some games require it. File Sharing: install File and Printer Sharing and NETBEUI.
 
Here you can find setup info:

Network Setup for Win98.

Once you do the above check and set the following:

Sharing:
Assuming that your hardware is functioning, and you are using the correct type of CAT5 cables.

All computers can have one, two, or three, of the following Network Protocols:

1. TCP/IP - must be installed for Internet
2. NetBEUI ? simple, no IP scheme, Internet safe (recommended as Default Protocol).
3. IPX/PX ? needed for some LAN games.

The three can reside together BUT - All computers must have the same Default Protocol..

All used Protocols are bound to the Ethernet Card.

All computers have the same Workgroup name.

Each computer has it own unique name.

Sharing setting in Win98!!!

You will not see a Computer in the Network Neighborhood, unless it shares something.

Make sure that you Logon as Client for Microsoft Network.

There are three places to be checked for sharing:

The first two are in Control Panel, Network.

1. The Protocol that you are using for sharing, has to be bound to Client for Microsoft Network, and Sharing is Checked in the protocol's properties menu.

2. The general File and Print Sharing has to be installed, and checked.

The third in "My Computer" folder.

3. Individual Drive or/and printer has to be checked for sharing.
Right click on the device to share, choose properties, click on the sharing Tab, check Shared As, and give it a name.

For printer:

Click My Computer, click on Printers, right click on the printer that you want to share, click on Properties, choose the Sharing tab, checked share, give it a name.

Important: The Shared Printer Drivers has to be installed on all computers that use this printer.
 
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