How can i network 2 computers together?

raoul_1101 · 10-09-2007, 01:04 AM

I'm looking to network two computers together directly, and i have a two major questions how:

Should i ues a usb cable between them, or will a serial or parallel cord work?

and...

How do I (through windows) set up the network?

Trizoy · 10-09-2007, 01:13 AM

To directly connect them you can use a cross over cable (Same as ethernet, just wired little different). And Set both Ip addrsses manually.

OR plug them into a router, and share a folder. Then brose to them by name \\yourcomputername or ip \\192.168.2.1

Good luck

**oscaryu1** · 10-09-2007, 01:58 AM

Vista and XP? They made an special type of data transfer USB cable for Vista to XP... Otherwise, crosscover cable best choice.

happynoj · 10-09-2007, 02:09 AM

I have been trying to do this. I am trying to link a PC with XP Professional to another PC with Vista Premium.

Both PCs only have one Ethernet port, and I have a crossover cable to link them together. I am not sure exactly how to make them work together.

Can someone walk me through the steps required to make this work? I do not want to be able to connect to the internet, the network will just be for file transfer and multiplayer gaming.

Cheers

[-0MEGA-] · 10-09-2007, 02:39 AM

It's been a while since i've done it, but I hope this is the correct way.

Once you get both computers connected via the crossover cable, it will probably say "limited or no connectivity", correct?

Since you dont have a DHCP server, you need to manually assign the IP's and gateway for each PC. So click on "Network Connections" on the XP machine, right click on the active NIC, click properties, then click on TCP/IP, and click properties again. Then you need to manually assign an IP. It doesnt really matter, so lets make PC1 (XP), have an IP of 192.168.1.100, default subnet.

Then on PC2 (Vista), do the same thing (although it's tricker to get to the network connections page), and click on TCP/IP properties again, then change the IP to 192.168.1.101, defualt subnet, and for the gateway enter 192.168.1.100. If you want to share internet, or just to make sure it works, use 192.168.1.100 as the #1 DNS server as well.

Hope that works.

raoul_1101 · 10-09-2007, 08:31 PM

So, a crossover cable runs from one ethernet port to another?

Trizoy · 10-09-2007, 08:35 PM

Yes, ethernet port of computer1 to ethernet port of computer 2..

Serious Chatter · 10-13-2007, 04:15 PM

Yes you should try to connect the two PC's using the ethernet cable. I don't think the PC's can be connected using the USB cables. Please reply how you connected the PC's as it will increase my knowledge also.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-13-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raoul_1101

So, a crossover cable runs from one ethernet port to another?

Yes, and then follow the configuration I posted above.

adarsh · 10-13-2007, 04:56 PM

hi [-OMEGA-], i just tried out the configuration, but that resulted in my laptop failing to browse the internet. my IM was still working though. any idea of whts wrong?
btw, my laptop runs on vista home premium and my desktop is xp pro.

thnx

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Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	To directly connect them you can use a cross over cable (Same as ethernet, just wired little different). And Set both Ip addrsses manually. OR plug them into a router, and share a folder. Then brose to them by name \\yourcomputername or ip \\192.168.2.1 Good luck __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,466	It's been a while since i've done it, but I hope this is the correct way. Once you get both computers connected via the crossover cable, it will probably say "limited or no connectivity", correct? Since you dont have a DHCP server, you need to manually assign the IP's and gateway for each PC. So click on "Network Connections" on the XP machine, right click on the active NIC, click properties, then click on TCP/IP, and click properties again. Then you need to manually assign an IP. It doesnt really matter, so lets make PC1 (XP), have an IP of 192.168.1.100, default subnet. Then on PC2 (Vista), do the same thing (although it's tricker to get to the network connections page), and click on TCP/IP properties again, then change the IP to 192.168.1.101, defualt subnet, and for the gateway enter 192.168.1.100. If you want to share internet, or just to make sure it works, use 192.168.1.100 as the #1 DNS server as well. Hope that works. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 (800/1900) 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 750GB SATAII w/32MB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605

10-09-2007, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-09-2007, 02:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
happynoj New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	I have been trying to do this. I am trying to link a PC with XP Professional to another PC with Vista Premium. Both PCs only have one Ethernet port, and I have a crossover cable to link them together. I am not sure exactly how to make them work together. Can someone walk me through the steps required to make this work? I do not want to be able to connect to the internet, the network will just be for file transfer and multiplayer gaming. Cheers

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Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,673	Yes, ethernet port of computer1 to ethernet port of computer 2.. __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

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Serious Chatter banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 206	Yes you should try to connect the two PC's using the ethernet cable. I don't think the PC's can be connected using the USB cables. Please reply how you connected the PC's as it will increase my knowledge also.

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