networking

[Guest]

i am trying to network two computers i have a crossover cable between them
but i am still getting a network cable is unplugged message.On the server pc
i have a network card pro/100 ve network and on my client is a sis 900 pci
fast ethernet.
i have run the setup on both allready.with no luck.any suggestions would be
appreciated greatly.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Adding Windows XP to an Existing Network
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm

Networking Troubleshooter
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_resources.htm

Unsuccessful Completion of the Home Networking Wizard
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q291/8/67.asp

World of Windows Networking
http://www.wown.com/

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[NobodyMan]

i am trying to network two computers i have a crossover cable between them
but i am still getting a network cable is unplugged message.On the server pc
i have a network card pro/100 ve network and on my client is a sis 900 pci
fast ethernet.
i have run the setup on both allready.with no luck.any suggestions would be
appreciated greatly.

First off, there is no "server" setup between two XP computers. They
run peer-to-peer.

If you are getting a "network cable unplugged" message:

1. One (or both) of your NICs could be bad and/or have an incorrect
driver installed.

2. The Crossover cable may be bad.