LAN - basic

[Guest]

Hello all

I need some help in creating a LAN, both PCs run Windows XP. I can connect
with ethernet cable, correct? I plug both ethernet cables and use the
Assistent to craeating one. How can I make this LAN work?

thx,
Luiz

 

[Dave B.]

If your connecting them directly, not using a hub, switch, or router, you
need to use a crossover cable.

 

[Chuck]

Hello all

I need some help in creating a LAN, both PCs run Windows XP. I can connect
with ethernet cable, correct? I plug both ethernet cables and use the
Assistent to craeating one. How can I make this LAN work?

thx,
Luiz

Luiz,

If you think a direct connection, between your computers, is a good idea, use a
crossover cable.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html

But you'd be better off planning your LAN just a bit.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html