"Robbi" said:
I have 2 computers which are running WinXP and Win2000
I can't establish a network connection and i need a tips if anyone feels
like helping.
btw. Which protocols should i use, TCP/IP or IPX/SPX/NetBIOS, or both and in
second case how im i suposed to set a domain (DHCP and WINS).
THX !!!!
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The only protocol that you need is TCP/IP. You can't set up a domain
or use WINS with WinXP and Win2000 -- they require a computer running
a server operating system.
These steps should get everything working:
1. Configure both computers' network card TCP/IP properties to obtain
an IP address automatically.
2. It isn't strictly necessary, but setting the workgroup name on both
to MSHOME makes networking a little easier.
3. Disable XP's built-in Internet Connection firewall on the local
area network connection.
4. Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP on both computers:
a. Open the Network Connections folder.
b. Right click the local area network connection.
c. Click Properties.
d. Double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
e. Click Advanced.
f. Click WINS.
g. Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button.
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