Re: Network help requested
From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 12/30/04
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Date: 29 Dec 2004 21:24:05 -0600
On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:07:02 -0800, "Ross" <Ross@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
>I am a total novice with networking. I am trying to network 2 computers –
>both running XP Pro. I have installed an Ethernet card in each computer and I
>have a cable connected to each Ethernet card. When I try to run the “network
>setup wizard” it keeps telling me that “a network cable is unplugged”. Both
>computers give me this message. Also, my understanding is that I do not need
>a hub since I am only networking 2 computers. All help fully appreciated.
Ross,
If you are not using a hub, you need a cross-over cable. A straight-thru cable
will produce the problem you're seeing. A cross-over cable is the Ethernet
equivalent of a "null modem" cable (that's how old I am).
-- Cheers, Chuck Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
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