network connection for win2k

I can't get my network connection to work for my 2 win 2k machines. I have a direct connection between the two machines, both have the win2k operating system and the connnection worked previously before i got a new computer. If you need more i...




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#116656 - 12/16/02 08:32 AM network connection for win2k
pkiff Offline
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Registered: 07/06/01
Posts: 44
I can't get my network connection to work for my 2 win 2k machines. I have a direct connection between the two machines, both have the win2k operating system and the connnection worked previously before i got a new computer. If you need more info drop a post.

Thanks any feedback will be helpful,
pkiff ;(

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#116675 - 12/16/02 03:58 PM Re: network connection for win2k
Bursar Offline
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Registered: 05/04/00
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Are you using a cross over cable? What are the IP settings of the two machines?

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#119581 - 02/01/03 04:36 AM Re: network connection for win2k
pkiff Offline
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Registered: 07/06/01
Posts: 44
It is a crossover cable. However, I dont know the IP addresses of the computers. I also have a DSL connection thaat i would like to get working.

Thanks guys,
Pkiff

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#119584 - 02/01/03 06:42 AM Re: network connection for win2k
adamvjackson Offline
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Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 2174
Loc: Asheville, NC
You should honestly get an inexpensive cable/dsl router, that would be a better solution than a crossover cable and ICS... Less headaches.

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#119757 - 02/03/03 10:00 PM Re: network connection for win2k
duhmez Offline
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Registered: 04/27/02
Posts: 583
Loc: Canada, West siiiiiiiiiide!
goto the properties of the pc with the intenet ocnection. enable sharing. reboot both machines.

then your internet weill work

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#119899 - 02/05/03 04:26 PM Re: network connection for win2k
el_vago32 Offline
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Registered: 04/29/02
Posts: 219
well, if your router has multiple outs for more than one pc, it should work without problems, just try redefining the protocols that the pc's are using on the network and the internet sharing..anyway it shouldn't be a problem

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