Direct ethernet PC to PC connection

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SBruce

Hello
I am trying to connect two desktops with a direct PC-to-
PC connection using an Ethernet Crossover Cable. One
system is on Windows 98 and the other is on Windows XP.
Both computers show the 'Local Area Connected' status,
but when going to My Network Places in Windows Explorer,
I can't locate the 'networked' computer from either PC.

I have set one PC IP Address to 198.168.0.1 with subnet
on 255.255.255.0, and the other PC IP address to
198.168.0.2, with subnet on 255.255.255.0

When check the LAN Connection Status, Send shows some
bytes, but Receive shows ZERO on both computers.

Both have been given a different Full Computer Name, and
the same Workgroup name.

I don't know what else to do in order to achieve the
following:
a. Share files & Printer
b. Share AOL Broadband Connection (on the Win XP machine)

Please help
 
HOW TO: Configure Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;306126

Description of Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310563&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hello
| I am trying to connect two desktops with a direct PC-to-
| PC connection using an Ethernet Crossover Cable. One
| system is on Windows 98 and the other is on Windows XP.
| Both computers show the 'Local Area Connected' status,
| but when going to My Network Places in Windows Explorer,
| I can't locate the 'networked' computer from either PC.
|
| I have set one PC IP Address to 198.168.0.1 with subnet
| on 255.255.255.0, and the other PC IP address to
| 198.168.0.2, with subnet on 255.255.255.0
|
| When check the LAN Connection Status, Send shows some
| bytes, but Receive shows ZERO on both computers.
|
| Both have been given a different Full Computer Name, and
| the same Workgroup name.
|
| I don't know what else to do in order to achieve the
| following:
| a. Share files & Printer
| b. Share AOL Broadband Connection (on the Win XP machine)
|
| Please help
|
 
Are both your cards 10/100 type?
Try to configure manually both netcards to lowest common settings:
10 mbps, half duplex, disable any "task offloads" and unusual features.
If this works, try upgrading to 100 mbps.

--PA
 
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