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Cannot network 2 XP Home PCs over a crossover cable

Asked by HDTV_NZ in Miscellaneous Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Cables

Tags: xp, crossover, cable

Hi all, I am having extreme difficulty doing this. Ill explain the situation:

I have 2 PCs, both running XP Home with SP2. I am using a 30 metre long crossover cable to connect the 2, rather than a router. Both computers have an internet connection EACH, so both have 2 network cards each (one for the PPPoE broadband connection, and one for the network connection to the other PC).

Following advice on other forums Ive found on the net, I have assigned an IP address on each PC. One has the IP of 192.168.0.1, the other 192.168.0.2. Both have subnet masks of 255.255.255.0. I cannot ping from either of them to the other PC. Both computers have unique names, but the same workgroup name (the default, MSHOME).

I have tried (but since reversed the settings) disabling the Windows XP firewall on both PCs on the network card that carries the connection to the other PC. At the same time, I also then enabled the guest accounts on both PCs and enabled a password for the administrator accounts on both PCs. I used the same password for both PCs.

So far, I have still not being able to share files and folders on either PC, but I know the cable is not faulty as assigning the same IP address on both PCs causes notifications on both to show up. This is also the second crossover cable that I have put in place, thinking the first one was faulty.

Also, as both PCs have their own standalone Internet connections, what steps should I take in the Network Setup Wizard? I have tried a few different variations to no avail. Or should I forget using the Wizard?

I feel Im running out of options. How many more settings could be incorrectly set up? Im also a bit of a novice with setting up a network connection (DNS, DHCP etc. I dont have a clue on their role in networks). Any help would be greatly appreciated! :-)

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Cannot network 2 XP Home PCs over a crossover cable

Asked by HDTV_NZ in Miscellaneous Networking, TCP/IP, Networking Cables

Tags: xp, crossover, cable

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