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07-13-2005, 01:50 PM
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Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
Two computers, one with Windows 2000 Professional Edition, the other with Windows XP. Neither is connected to the internet. Both have a slot in the back where an ethernet cable can fit. I have ethernet cable. How can I network the two computers so they can communicate and transfer files?
Oh here's another twist- the computers both have Dutch versions of Windows installed so if it is at all possible, the more detailed the instructions the better because I don't understand Dutch too well... 
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07-13-2005, 01:59 PM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
Yikes. I didn't even know "Dutch" was a language (kidding).
What you will have to do is either get a switch/hub and two ethernet cables. Then network it so it looks like this: comp1 ------ switch ------ comp2 Then set the IP addresses on the machines to let's say 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2, respectively. After that you can setup file/folder sharing and map a network drive. If you don't have a hub/switch and don't want to buy one. Then you are going to need a CROSSOVER cable (you can buy one in any computer store). This will allow you to network the computers directly to each other using just one cable: comp1 ---- crossover cable ---- comp2 You will still need to set the IP's on the machines in this configuration like above, which can be done in the control panel.
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07-13-2005, 03:25 PM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
Buy a hub, they're dirt cheap, and useful if you ever do want to hook these machines upto the internet.
[ QUOTE ] Then set the IP addresses on the machines to let's say 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2, respectively. [/ QUOTE ] However, don't use 192.168.0.1 for an IP address, it's commonly used as the gateway address. Any other number, but .1 is fine.
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07-13-2005, 03:43 PM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
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However, don't use 192.168.0.1 for an IP address, it's commonly used as the gateway address. Any other number, but .1 is fine. [/ QUOTE ] "Neither is connected to the internet."
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07-13-2005, 04:00 PM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
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[ QUOTE ] However, don't use 192.168.0.1 for an IP address, it's commonly used as the gateway address. Any other number, but .1 is fine. [/ QUOTE ] "Neither is connected to the internet." [/ QUOTE ] Yep.
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07-13-2005, 05:48 PM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
Awesome, thanks for all the help guys. I'm on my way.
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07-14-2005, 11:33 AM
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Re: Setting Up Simplest Network Ever- I Can\'t Do It
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[ QUOTE ] However, don't use 192.168.0.1 for an IP address, it's commonly used as the gateway address. Any other number, but .1 is fine. [/ QUOTE ] "Neither is connected to the internet." [/ QUOTE ] Silly me, thinking of the future, and planning ahead.
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