can not ping computer over network

[svt4cobra6]

I have two computers connected together with a crossover cable, and am trying
to remote log into on from the other. I am not able ping one computer from
another. When I try to remote log into the pc I get get computer not found,
using both its IP address or computer name. I am able to file share and the
connection status is good, Using xp service pack 2 on one machine, service
pack 3 on another. Default gateway and subnet masks are set the same on both
computers, IP addresses are different, thanks?

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I have two computers connected together with a crossover cable, and am
trying
to remote log into on from the other. I am not able ping one computer
from
another. When I try to remote log into the pc I get get computer not
found,
using both its IP address or computer name. I am able to file share and
the
connection status is good, Using xp service pack 2 on one machine, service
pack 3 on another. Default gateway and subnet masks are set the same on
both
computers, IP addresses are different, thanks?

If you can share files then this must be a firewall problem.

 

[svt4cobra6]

thanks for the reply, I turned off the firewall on both computers under the
control panel/change windows firewall settings/ windows firewall still did
not seem to work,but possibly there is something I am missing. I did not do
anything with a domain name but did set the workgroup name the same on both
machines.

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

Domain names / workgroup names are totally irrelevant when it comes to
pinging. What counts are IP addresses and firewalls, especially third-party
firewalls, and operating systems. I recommend you post the following:
- Operating system on PC-1
- Operating system on PC-2
- Complete output from the command ipconfig.exe /all (PC-1)
- Complete output from the command ipconfig.exe /all (PC-2)
Do you have a router or a switch on your network?

 

[svt4cobra6]

thanks for the quick reply. There is no router or switch, just a crossover
cable. PC 1 is running windows xp service pack 3 and pc 2 (the one I want to
remote log into) is running windows xp service pack 2. I am not at the
machines now but should be later today so can post the output of the ipconfig

 

[VistaUser]

You're right, but only if he pinged using the other PC's IP address.
If he pinged using the other PC's name then that would be unknown hence not
found.

 

[VistaUser]

With the same Workgroup name on both, re-start both, then run Start-My
Netowrk Places.

Click on View Workgroup Computers in the left pane & see if the 2nd pc is
displayed.

 

[svt4cobra6]

thanks for the additional information. I got it working by setting the
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Set the default gateway and subnet mask the
same on both machines. I think the number I was using before may have
possibly been blocking the port.

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

thanks for the additional information. I got it working by setting the
subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Set the default gateway and subnet mask the
same on both machines. I think the number I was using before may have
possibly been blocking the port.

This is why you must always post the output of ipconfig.exe /all when you
have a problem with your network connectivity.