06-23-2003, 03:44 PM
Networking with windows is definetely going downhill. I have my own problems with it. Here's a couple tips:
-Use a crossover cable if you are only networking 2 computers straight to each other.
-If you use a router, switch, hub or whatever else, use straight cables from each computer into the hub.
-Run Start Menu>Programs>Accessories>Communications>Network Setup Wizard on each networked computer and follow the directions. But be careful what options you click becuase you won't configure it right.
-If you run that wizard, it might turn on Microsoft's firewall on your network card's connection which will probably block the abilty to share files and internet connections. Right-click Network connections and select Properties. Then go to the advanced properties of your network card's connection (probably called Local Area Connection) to turn this off.
-You can share drives by right clicking them and going to properties. Then click the sharing tab and also the waring text about sharing a drive. Continue to enter the share information. Don't check off "Make folder private"
-When you plug network cables in, check to see if the green and yellow lights go on the back of the NICs. If they don't your Network card might be disabled. Go enable it in the system properties.
Networking sucks.. doesn't it? :21:
-Use a crossover cable if you are only networking 2 computers straight to each other.
-If you use a router, switch, hub or whatever else, use straight cables from each computer into the hub.
-Run Start Menu>Programs>Accessories>Communications>Network Setup Wizard on each networked computer and follow the directions. But be careful what options you click becuase you won't configure it right.
-If you run that wizard, it might turn on Microsoft's firewall on your network card's connection which will probably block the abilty to share files and internet connections. Right-click Network connections and select Properties. Then go to the advanced properties of your network card's connection (probably called Local Area Connection) to turn this off.
-You can share drives by right clicking them and going to properties. Then click the sharing tab and also the waring text about sharing a drive. Continue to enter the share information. Don't check off "Make folder private"
-When you plug network cables in, check to see if the green and yellow lights go on the back of the NICs. If they don't your Network card might be disabled. Go enable it in the system properties.
Networking sucks.. doesn't it? :21:
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