Networking W2000 - XP

[JL]

How can I create a home network between a Windows 2000
computer and a XP one?

 

[Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]]

Buy a switch and connect them both to it via network cables.

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[Marina Roos]

If you buy a crossover-cable you can connect those two.
Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup (rightclick Network,
Properties, tab Advanced, properties) and that all useraccounts exist on all
computers (W2K/XP's). Make sure File- and printersharing is loaded? Make
sure Netbios over TCP/IP is enabled (Advanced properties of TCP/IP, tab
WINS).

Marina

 

[Roland Hall]

Marina...

W2K and XP can run native IP. NetBIOS over TCP/IP is only required if
connecting NT 4.0 and prior.

If you buy a crossover-cable you can connect those two.
Make sure all computers are in the same workgroup (rightclick Network,
Properties, tab Advanced, properties) and that all useraccounts exist on all
computers (W2K/XP's). Make sure File- and printersharing is loaded? Make
sure Netbios over TCP/IP is enabled (Advanced properties of TCP/IP, tab
WINS).

Marina