Re: Directly connecting two computers

On 17 May 2006 09:52:29 -0700, michaelberrier@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Attempting to directly connect two PC's, one with XP MC and one with
W98, and need to directly connect them using a crossover cable. I've
adjusted the firewall and security settings to allow
Computer-to-computer connections, and the XP machine recognizes the
connections but displays a "Limited or No Connectivity" message.

Any help will be appreciated.

Michael,

If the computers recognise the connections, that's half the battle.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html#Verify>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html#Verify

The "Limited or No Connectivity" message is normal in your case.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/limited-or-no-connectivity.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/limited-or-no-connectivity.html

Check out "ipconfig /all" from both computers.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
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