pc-2-pc networking using crossover cable?

[iskim86]

how do I do this? I connected two computers with a crossover cable, and one computer has two nics, one for the internet and one for the network. but both computers don't recognize the connection. what am I doing wrong? one computer that is not connected to the internet can create the network setup disk and setup the network, but the one connected to the internet says "Cannot complete the network setup wizard". why? both are Windows XP, but one has dual boot Winxp and Win2k. thanks

 

[JackMDS]

Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Setting and Sharing.

Link: Installing & Sharing

 

[iskim86]

I can't even find the Network ID button in system properties. how do I make it appear?

 

[iskim86]

no one?

 

[JackMDS]

Well. you probably have to start from scratch.

Disconnect from the Internet, disable ICS, ICF and what ever else is Network related.

Go to Device manger view the Drivers and the IRQ and make sure that there are no conflicts and the drives are loaded correctly.

Connect between the two computers and create a functional Network.

Do not use any wizard or Setup disk configure both computers Network Properties manually.

If you know what to do it should not take more than 10 minutes. If you do not read the content of the links on the page that I gave you in my first post.

Once you have a functional Network configure ICS for Internet sharing.

BTW, if your Internet source id Cable or DSL you will be much better off investing $15 -$39 and get a Cable/DSL Router.

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Ignore the prices in the links above. The same or similar hardware can be found for 60%-90% less.

 

[iskim86]

ok i'll try that...