Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition

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I need help setting up a home network between 2 computers.



My host computer is a Dell Dimension 8400 running Windows XP Home Edition.
The modems on the host computer are: 1.) On Com 1 - Communications cable
between two computers. 2.) On Com 3 - INTEL ® 537EP V9x DF PCI Modem. The
network adapter is: Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller



My guest computer is a generic Pentium III 866 running Windows XP Home
Edition. The modems on the guest computer are: 1.) On Com 1 -
Communication cable between two computers. 2.) On Com 3 - SupraMax 56i.
The network adapter is: 3 Com EtherLink III ISAPNP Ethernet adapter
(generic 3C509b)



My internet connection is on my host computer.



From Microsoft support I printed the instructions for "How to Configure a
Direct Cable Connection with Windows XP Home Edition. I have followed the
instructions to a "T". I can access the internet on my guest computer
through the host computer. When I try to connect to the host computer, I
get an error message which says "Error 777. The connection attempt failed
because the modem (or other connecting device) on the remote computer is out
of order." When I check the Communication cable, the SupraMax 56i, and the
Ethernet adapter on the guest computer all indicate they are working
properly. I have checked the internet for a solution to error 777. The
only information I get is to check with the system administrator. On host
computer the guest account is turned on. Please help!!!
 
Try internet connections,L.click on the icon,then select set up home
network connection,the wizard will guide you thru.
 
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