Re: HELP PLEASE

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since you're testing with a cross over, try disabling the firewalls for now,
set manual ips, and see if they can ping each other?
"natsun" <nat_sun2000@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am trying to set up a simple home network via my wife's pc (XP PRO) and
>my own (XP HOME).
>
> I did have netgear modem/router and wireless adapter and got connected to
> the internet very easily but unable to set up simple home network to share
> files and printer.
>
> Both have XP firewall activated now as am trying to use crossover cable
> and still getting nowhere! The icon in the system tray shows LAN
> CONNECTED, but I run the network wizard etc, put the file on to my key and
> then run it again on my wife's pc....... nothing happens........ File
> sharing is on, printer sharing is on, and still we cannot see each other
> machine.
>
> I have new belkin adsl modem/router waiting to be set up, but at the
> moment it is staying in the box till I can get the network and simple
> internet sharing sorted.
>
> My wife did have norton on hers but removed as it was causing grief......
> I have NOD32 antivirus on mine.
>
> That is the crux of it........ can anyone please help me with this so
> called "simple" idea.
>
> Many thanks to anyone who can give simple instructions as to what I am
> doing WRONG!!
>
> Steve
>


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