Two Computers over ETHERNET

[Billinares]

Hi:

I would like to connect my lap-top to my home-computer over ETHERNET; both
machines run XP. I tried to use the setup wizard, but it did not work. I can
see the new network group I created under the Microsoft Windows Network, but
both machines display the connection as "no connectivity". The problem seems
to reside in the lap-top: in my home-computer I can see both machines listed
under the group, in my lap-top I cannot open the group and get the message
that I might not have permission to use this network resource. I have tried
modifying the connection settings and the like...no use.

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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| Hi:
|
| I would like to connect my lap-top to my home-computer over ETHERNET; both
| machines run XP. I tried to use the setup wizard, but it did not work. I can
| see the new network group I created under the Microsoft Windows Network, but
| both machines display the connection as "no connectivity". The problem seems
| to reside in the lap-top: in my home-computer I can see both machines listed
| under the group, in my lap-top I cannot open the group and get the message
| that I might not have permission to use this network resource. I have tried
| modifying the connection settings and the like...no use.
|
| Thanks

 

[Billinares]

....but why protect it from me!

 

[Yves Leclerc]

It is just "dumb"! It protects the Ethernet port. You may have to add a
rule to allow files/printers sharing to the firewall.

 

[Test User]

Hi:

I would like to connect my lap-top to my home-computer over ETHERNET; both
machines run XP. I tried to use the setup wizard, but it did not work. I can
see the new network group I created under the Microsoft Windows Network, but
both machines display the connection as "no connectivity". The problem seems
to reside in the lap-top: in my home-computer I can see both machines listed
under the group, in my lap-top I cannot open the group and get the message
that I might not have permission to use this network resource. I have tried
modifying the connection settings and the like...no use.

Thanks

Do you have the two machines connected with one cable, or is there a hub or
router in use?

If you are directly connecting the two machines with one cable, you *must*
use a crossover cable. A regular cable will not work.

If you are using a hub, switch, or router, you must use regular cables,
crossovers will not work.

If you are not using a router or some other device to provide IP addresses,
you probably need to give the two network cards fixed IP addresses, for
example:
desktop IP address: 192.168.0.1
laptop IP address: 192.168.0.2

in both cases use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

If you are using a router, set both cards to use DHCP.

You'll also need to have sharing enabled on both machines and share
*something*. I have found that it is helpful to add IPX/SPX protocols, and
you will need to have matching accounts.

HTH
-pk

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0204.mspx

 

[Michael Stevens]

Hi:

I would like to connect my lap-top to my home-computer over ETHERNET;
both machines run XP. I tried to use the setup wizard, but it did not
work. I can see the new network group I created under the Microsoft
Windows Network, but both machines display the connection as "no
connectivity". The problem seems to reside in the lap-top: in my
home-computer I can see both machines listed under the group, in my
lap-top I cannot open the group and get the message that I might not
have permission to use this network resource. I have tried modifying
the connection settings and the like...no use.
Thanks

What is the exact message you get? Does it say anything about inadequate
server space? If so try the steps below.
If not don't.

To resolve this behavior, increase the IRPStackSize value in the registry:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters
4. In the right pane, double-click the IRPStackSize value.

NOTE: If the IRPStackSize value does not already exist, use the
following procedure to create it: a. In the Parameters folder of the
registry, right-click the right pane.
b. Point to New, and then click DWord Value.
c. Type IRPStackSize.

IMPORTANT: Type "IRPStackSize" exactly as it is displayed
because the value name is case-sensitive.

5. Change the Base to decimal.
6. In the Value Data box, type a value that is larger than the value
that is listed.

If you created the IRPStackSize value using the procedure described in
step 4, the default value is 15. It is recommended that you increase the
value by 3. Therefore, if the previous value was 11, type 14, and then click
OK.
7. Close the Registry Editor.
8. Restart the computer.


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