How do I connect two computers in a network... revisited

[Serge]

Steve and Jason, and whoever else read this,
I understand about a crossover cable, but here's the thing:
I did have a laptop to my desktop LAN connection with my Belkin CAT6 patch
cable and I don't remember how I did it (the steps). I had to reinstall my
WinXP
recently on the desktop, so naturally this connection is lost now. I think
the success of this connection is may be somehow tied up with my original
setup. Actually I have 2 desktops.
Desktop # 1 is connected to the Internet through a DSL access point which is
a modem at the same time. Desktop # 2 was also connected to Internet through
this access point but wirelessly. And, finally, my laptop was connected to
Desktop # 2 with the afore mentioned patch cable (for speedy transfer of
files) as well as to the internet -- wirelessly. Now can you, guys, please
explain me how this could have succeeded? I guess I shouldda written the
walkthrough when I was doing it. All systems are WinXP Pro SP2.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

the first question is if Belkin CAT6 patch cable is crossover cable? If yes, what are the IP addresses in the both computers?

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Steve and Jason, and whoever else read this,
I understand about a crossover cable, but here's the thing:
I did have a laptop to my desktop LAN connection with my Belkin CAT6 patch
cable and I don't remember how I did it (the steps). I had to reinstall my
WinXP
recently on the desktop, so naturally this connection is lost now. I think
the success of this connection is may be somehow tied up with my original
setup. Actually I have 2 desktops.
Desktop # 1 is connected to the Internet through a DSL access point which is
a modem at the same time. Desktop # 2 was also connected to Internet through
this access point but wirelessly. And, finally, my laptop was connected to
Desktop # 2 with the afore mentioned patch cable (for speedy transfer of
files) as well as to the internet -- wirelessly. Now can you, guys, please
explain me how this could have succeeded? I guess I shouldda written the
walkthrough when I was doing it. All systems are WinXP Pro SP2.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Serge]

Robert, I'll let you know when I come home this evening. Actually, I thought
patch and crossover cables are different things. Also, I think all their
crossover cables are yellow and other cables are blue, etc.

 

[Serge]

the first question is if Belkin CAT6 patch cable is crossover cable? If yes, what are the IP addresses in the both computers?


Robert, It's not a crossover cable, and the IP addresses are different and not static.