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Networking via crossover cable
I tried networking a XP and 98 computer together with a crossover cable. I used the Xp wizard, but the computers can't see each other.
are the both computers in the same "work group" because if they ar not they want see each other
are the both computers in the same "work group" because if they are not they won't see each other
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You should note that Windows XP networking Wizard is inherently bugged from the start and that is widely acknowledged by Microsoft.
Firstly check the hardware. Ensure the network cards are securely inserted into the PCI slots. If your network cards have lights on the back are they on or off when the cables are firmly connected.
Under your connection folder (start: Connect to: Show all connections {in win xp}) does the local area connection show on both computers? right click on the icon on your primary PC and click status and then support. check there is an IP address showing. If not is there a network bridge icon in the connections window (if there is follow the above to check for an IP address)
Do the same with the win 98 pc. If either PC doesn't contain an IP address then this could be one cause for one of the PC's not to recognise the other.
Firstly check the hardware. Ensure the network cards are securely inserted into the PCI slots. If your network cards have lights on the back are they on or off when the cables are firmly connected.
Under your connection folder (start: Connect to: Show all connections {in win xp}) does the local area connection show on both computers? right click on the icon on your primary PC and click status and then support. check there is an IP address showing. If not is there a network bridge icon in the connections window (if there is follow the above to check for an IP address)
Do the same with the win 98 pc. If either PC doesn't contain an IP address then this could be one cause for one of the PC's not to recognise the other.
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I just realized that the network card on the 98 computer is not installed correctly. Here's the hard part-the computer is about a 5 year old Dell computer that came with the 10/100 NIC card. The network card isn't a PCI, but some different slot that is only about 2 inches long. Can any of you help me find drivers for it?
first u will check the connectivity mean blink light on lan card after go to 98 network negbourhood properties and on file share and then both checks and restart computer. after rebooting the system just ping the second attached through cross cable. Another important Tip for just go to XP my computer right click on it and click on manage, open a window select local users and group scroll it and click on it user u will right side of window pane guest user are disabled by defaulf just enabled it.
i hope u will see the names of both computer are in network.
i hope u will see the names of both computer are in network.
first u will check the connectivity mean blink light on lan card. after go to 98 network negbourhood properties and on file share and then both checks on and restart computer. after rebooting the system just ping the second machine attached through cross cable. Another important Tip for just go to XP my computer right click on it and click on manage, open a window select local users and group scroll it and click on it user u will right side of window pane guest user are disabled by defaulf just enabled it.
i hope u will see the names of both computer are in network.
i hope u will see the names of both computer are in network.
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Post an IPconfig from both machines....