How do I network a pair of computers

[Don J]

I've got two computers that I'm trying to network together and connect to
the internet. My internet connection is Verizons new FIOS system. The
connection to FIOS is a pair of Ethertnet jacks on their interface box. I've
got the two FIOS jacks connected to the single Ethernet jacks that came
standard on the back of each computer. My connection to the Internet
appears to be working fine.

My problem is the connection between computers. I have a Network
Ethernet PCI Card plugged into each of the computers. I have the PCI Cards
connected with an Ethernet cable. I am using the book "Windows XP
Inside-Out" published by Microsoft Corp. Using the network setup wizard I
get the result "Cannot Complete the Network Setup Wizard". There is also
sometimes a major discrepancy between the instructions that are given in the
book and what appears on the screen.

Any help would be appreciated.

Don J

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[Ken Blake, MVP]

Don J wrote:

My problem is the connection between computers. I have a Network
Ethernet PCI Card plugged into each of the computers. I have the PCI
Cards connected with an Ethernet cable.

If that's a regular ethernet cable, that's what is wrong. For a direct
connection between two computers, you need what's called a "crossover"
cable. Regular ethernet cables are used only if you have a hub, switch, or
router.

 

[Guest]

Go to Start\Help and Support and type "Network". You'll find a lot of very
good information there.

Milt

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Go to Start\Help and Support and type "Network". You'll find a lot of
very good information there.

Why are you telling me this? I'm not the one one with the problem. Address
your remarks to the appropriate poster.

 

[Guest]

I know who you are Ken. I just clicked on reply after rereading Don's question.

Milt

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I know who you are Ken. I just clicked on reply after rereading Don's
question.

Then next time be more careful which message you reply to.

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

I've got two computers that I'm trying to network together and connect
to the internet. My internet connection is Verizons new FIOS system. The
connection to FIOS is a pair of Ethertnet jacks on their interface box.
I've got the two FIOS jacks connected to the single Ethernet jacks that
came standard on the back of each computer. My connection to the Internet
appears to be working fine.

My problem is the connection between computers. I have a Network
Ethernet PCI Card plugged into each of the computers. I have the PCI
Cards connected with an Ethernet cable. I am using the book "Windows XP
Inside-Out" published by Microsoft Corp. Using the network setup wizard I
get the result "Cannot Complete the Network Setup Wizard". There is also
sometimes a major discrepancy between the instructions that are given in
the book and what appears on the screen.

Any help would be appreciated.

Don J

You need either a router, or one computer with two NIC cards and the other
with one NIC card to share an internet connection.

Suggest you invest in a router...I have seen wired routers for as cheap as
$10 at the local electronics store.

Bobby

 

[Julien Calen]

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