Is there any way to start over with networking? I'm lost.

[Barry]

I have settings that I don't understand and don't seem to match anything on the
networking help sites.
Originally one computer was on dialup networked to a second via a hub but since
installing ADSL the network doesn't work.

What is a 1394 connection?
Also my ADSL works but my broadband setting always says disconnected.
I have a local area connection and a bridge connection.
I'm at a complete loss on what these do or how to set them up..
I would like reconnect my two computers but don't know where to start.

 

[Chuck]

I have settings that I don't understand and don't seem to match anything on the
networking help sites.
Originally one computer was on dialup networked to a second via a hub but since
installing ADSL the network doesn't work.

What is a 1394 connection?
Also my ADSL works but my broadband setting always says disconnected.
I have a local area connection and a bridge connection.
I'm at a complete loss on what these do or how to set them up..
I would like reconnect my two computers but don't know where to start.

Barry,

Please start by posting ipconfig information for each computer. Start - Run -
"ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" - Open c:\ipconfig.txt in Notepad, copy and
paste into your next post.

Also, please carefully describe how each device (DSL modem, any routers / hubs,
each computer) is connected to each other.

Learn to munge your email address properly, to keep yourself a bit safer.
http://www.mailmsg.com/SPAM_munging.htm

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Barry]

Barry,

Please start by posting ipconfig information for each computer. Start - Run -
"ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt" - Open c:\ipconfig.txt in Notepad, copy and
paste into your next post.

This appears to be empty. I get a dos window flashing on the screen but no txt
file is created.

Also, please carefully describe how each device (DSL modem, any routers / hubs,
each computer) is connected to each other.

I have two XP machines connected to the net via a hub. Each computer has it's
own IP address and use a Sygate firewall. I would like to connect the two
computers to each other to play games with my son and also share files. I was
told to use the IPX SPX protocol. It appears to be there but I have no idea how
you bind it to file sharing.
My only experience with networking was briefly with Win98.
Previous setups on these two machines were done by someone else.

 

[Chuck]

This appears to be empty. I get a dos window flashing on the screen but no txt
file is created.

Try opening a command window Start - Run - "cmd". Then type "ipconfig
/all" into the command window that opens. If that yields results,
then "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt".

I have two XP machines connected to the net via a hub. Each computer has it's
own IP address and use a Sygate firewall. I would like to connect the two
computers to each other to play games with my son and also share files. I was
told to use the IPX SPX protocol. It appears to be there but I have no idea how
you bind it to file sharing.
My only experience with networking was briefly with Win98.
Previous setups on these two machines were done by someone else.

NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) is the protocol to use - for file sharing
and for internet connectivity. And get a NAT router to connect the
two computers and share the net connection. Do not fool with NetBEUI
or IPX/SPX. Just NBT. And a router.
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Barry]

Try opening a command window Start - Run - "cmd". Then type "ipconfig
/all" into the command window that opens. If that yields results,
then "ipconfig /all >c:\ipconfig.txt".


NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) is the protocol to use - for file sharing
and for internet connectivity. And get a NAT router to connect the
two computers and share the net connection. Do not fool with NetBEUI
or IPX/SPX.

I don't understand. These worked fine in Win 98. What is wrong with them?

Just NBT. And a router.

Why do I have to spend $100 on a router just to share files between two
computers? I just don't get it.

 

[anjo]

Why do I have to spend $100 on a router just to share files between two
computers? I just don't get it.


To make a homenet you have 2 stable situations:
1) a cross-over cable, for 2 PCs
2) or a hub (or a switch) or a router, for 2 or more PCs.

regards.
Alvaro

 

[Chuck]

I don't understand. These worked fine in Win 98. What is wrong with them?


Why do I have to spend $100 on a router just to share files between two
computers? I just don't get it.

Barry,

You don't have to spend $100 on a router just to share files. But, given your
other needs, I'd still recommend it. BTW, you can get a decent router for $50.

You have broadband, and 2 computers. Connecting the two computers with a router
is the responsible solution.

Both computers will be safer. The router will block any malevolent internet
traffic. This further protects the internet, from your becoming infected and
spreading the infection.

Both computers will run better, with the router blocking the trash infection
traffic.

Both computers will run independent of each other. Right now, if you have
internet connectivity on both computers, either you are paying your ISP for
multiple connections (a waste of $$$), or you have to have one computer on
whenever you wish to access the internet from the second. With a router,
neither is true.

If you can afford to have 2 computers, and broadband, you can afford a router.
For many reasons.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.