Posted by SE Rules
Hi guys
I've just started uni and I want to link my PC to my room-mate's PC, we're using a cable between the two PC's ethernet ports, but neither PC seems to recognise each other is there. All we want to do is to do some file-sharing and LAN gaming, if anybody can help I'd be very greatful.
Cheers
Posted by Jim
Is the ethernet cable crossed ?
Posted by jcwhite_uk
A normal network cable wont work. You need a cross wired cable.
Posted by BlueQuill
Go to microsoft help. There type in lan and click search. You will get a lot of help there. By the way... Which network adapter r u using?
Posted by SE Rules
We're using a crossover cable, through a realtek ethernet card
Posted by Cycovision
Are they both running XP? Check that they're both set to the same workgroup (eg. MSHOME) when you run the network setup wizard.
Also make sure that the Network cards on both PC's are installed properly in device manager.
Posted by brownlad007
try
www.homenethelp.com
i cant help you , only know alot about belkin networks
