Network setup issue.

[TJ]

Hello,

I'm having problems (still) setting up a home network. Cabling seems fine
and NIC's are trouble free but my 2 pc's cannot talk to each other. Run
wizard several times with reboot, firewalls off.

The one thing I noticed was that the monitors showing the network
connections only one lights up on both pc's. My feeling is this is important
but I don't know why or how to fix this. One PC has 169.254.*.* address and
attempts to renew this meet with failure.


I really hope someone can help with this issue.

Many thanks.

Timothy Vieweg.

 

[Malke]

Hello,

I'm having problems (still) setting up a home network. Cabling seems
fine and NIC's are trouble free but my 2 pc's cannot talk to each
other. Run wizard several times with reboot, firewalls off.

The one thing I noticed was that the monitors showing the network
connections only one lights up on both pc's. My feeling is this is
important but I don't know why or how to fix this. One PC has
169.254.*.* address and attempts to renew this meet with failure.

Without knowing your network setup, it is impossible to give specifics.
However, you should be using a private IP address range for your lan,
something like 192.168.1.xxx with a netmask of 255.255.255.0. Are you
using a router or hub or connecting the computers directly to each
other? If connecting peer-to-peer, you need to use crossover cable.
Here are some sites to help you work out your problems:

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
http://www.wown.info/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

Malke

 

[TJ]

Thanks, I'm using a crossover, tried using a switch instead- same
problem.The real crux is why is neither machines transmitting data to each
other, ie only one screen on the icon in sys tray is alight.

Many thanks.

TJ.

 

[Malke]

Thanks, I'm using a crossover, tried using a switch instead- same
problem.The real crux is why is neither machines transmitting data to
each other, ie only one screen on the icon in sys tray is alight.

Many thanks.

TJ.

Again, it's very hard to diagnose network problems from Usenet postings.
My suggestion to you would be to buy an inexpensive router such as a
Linksys or a Netgear. A switch won't do NAT, which is the most useful
thing to have in a small home network. You will use regular CAT5e
ethernet cable from each computer to the router and the router will
come with the proper cable to get connected to the dsl or cable modem
(I'm assuming this is what you want; if it isn't, you'll need to adjust
appropriately).

Now, separately, test each computer's NIC. Be sure that you have the
same user accounts/passwords on each box. Be sure you've enabled File &
Printer sharing. Be sure you've shared out some resources. Be sure
you've got TCP/IP installed and have set each box to use DHCP. Be sure
any MS ICS is turned off, as well as any firewalls turned off. Read
information at the sites I gave you. Post back with details if you
still need help.

Malke

 

[TJ]

No luck still, any further suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks you.

TJ.

 

[Malke]

No luck still, any further suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks you.

TJ.

You didn't address the fact that you say one of your computers has an
outside IP address. Again, you need to have private IP addresses for
your lan, either in the 192.168.1.xxx or 10.123.1.xxx range. If you
still want help, post back with *exactly* your setup, including dns and
dhcp settings, what type of cable you are using, if you are using a
router, your nic make/models, and what you've done to troubleshoot
this. Simply saying "it doesn't work" is useless for this medium
(Usenet). Otherwise, just call a local computer person to come and set
you up. It will probably cost you less than $100 and it will get done
right.

Malke

 

[TJ]

Fairpoint. Many thanks.

You didn't address the fact that you say one of your computers has an
outside IP address. Again, you need to have private IP addresses for
your lan, either in the 192.168.1.xxx or 10.123.1.xxx range. If you
still want help, post back with *exactly* your setup, including dns and
dhcp settings, what type of cable you are using, if you are using a
router, your nic make/models, and what you've done to troubleshoot
this. Simply saying "it doesn't work" is useless for this medium
(Usenet). Otherwise, just call a local computer person to come and set
you up. It will probably cost you less than $100 and it will get done
right.

Malke