Setting up network between two computers

[murali1003]

In my home I have two PC's both running on windows xp pro and they have
a broadband ADSL connection through LAN port via modem.I had a
stituation to share files between two so I connected a network cable
between two NIC's and ran the network connection wizard but failed.
Since I have done it same name serval times it causes errors.
1.how to remove Errors when is caused when I open network connections
and remove all workgroup/clients or reset?
2.How to share files between two pc's using NIC's and a network wire?
(in detail)

 

[Maincat]

You need to make sure that the cable between the two nics is a crossover
cable. I guess you used an ordinary cable for the jobs, hence errors.
Steve

 

[Chuck]

In my home I have two PC's both running on windows xp pro and they have
a broadband ADSL connection through LAN port via modem.I had a
stituation to share files between two so I connected a network cable
between two NIC's and ran the network connection wizard but failed.
Since I have done it same name serval times it causes errors.
1.how to remove Errors when is caused when I open network connections
and remove all workgroup/clients or reset?
2.How to share files between two pc's using NIC's and a network wire?
(in detail)

1) Buy a NAT router.
2) Connect the NAT router to the modem.
3) Connect both computers to the NAT router.
4) Run the Network Setup Wizard on both as
This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or
through a residential gateway.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#NATClient>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#NATClient