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18. March 2007 @ 10:12 |
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I was trying to connect my compaq Presario B1800 to my desktop PC, as I have sucsessfully connected other laptops to my PC before, I knew generally what to do, fidling and stuff. I tried that, but to no avail. I was just using the integrated LAN ports on both PC's and the LAN cord, I know both ports work as I have used them both separetly.
-Basicly what I am asking for is a step by step guide on how to connect the two (Using only a cable no router[as i will not need the internet]) any help would be great.
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The_Fiend
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18. March 2007 @ 15:38 |
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Step 1) insert crossover cable into both systems
Step 2) run network wizard on both systems
Step 3) reboot both systems
Step 4) do whatever it is you wanted to do.
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19. March 2007 @ 11:41 |
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network wizard?? YOu mean home and office setup wizard? that doesn't do it, I tried.
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The_Fiend
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19. March 2007 @ 12:26 |
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are you sure you're using the right kind of cable ?
irc://arcor.de.eu.dal.net/wasted_hate
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19. March 2007 @ 12:37 |
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Yeah, I'm sure I am using the right cable, as I know have switched the internet cable and am now using the desktop to type this message (Opposed to the laptop which is normally online) So i am sure both network cards work and cable works. I have done some things from online guides. Such as setting IP to: 192.169.0.1 and laptop IP: 192.169.0.2 etc. But have had no luck, My desktop just keeps saying Unplugged with the big red 'X' I have done the 'ipconfig' on my desktop and it just says Unplugged (no IP setting etc) on the laptop it says unplugged but it also says the Ip and all. I have tried to ping the IP and nothing. So if that helps, I would love further help. Thanks fiend but it still isn't working.
Any help?
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The_Fiend
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19. March 2007 @ 12:51 |
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Uhm, i don't think you understand me here.
The TYPE of cable you use to connect 2 pc's is DIFFERENT than the type of cable you use to connect to a modem or router, as one of the connectors is wired the "wrong" way around.
Crossover cable , as opposed to a normal Cat5 cable
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ddp
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19. March 2007 @ 12:53 |
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compare both ends of the cable side by side to see if the colored wires goto the same pin in each connect or different pin. if same pin than is a straight thru cable & if different pin is a crossover cable. check this link on making a crossover cable. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/228856
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The_Fiend
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19. March 2007 @ 12:58 |
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Thanks for the link ddp, couldn't find that thread anymore.
As ddp implied, check the thread he links to, compare your cable, and make sure you are using a crossover cable to connect those 2 computers together.
irc://arcor.de.eu.dal.net/wasted_hate
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ddp
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19. March 2007 @ 13:11 |
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was in my favorites
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19. March 2007 @ 13:47 |
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Ur.. sh** again, I look like a fool. Thanks a billion. Could you send me a crossover cable email please? XD I also have a cable for the XBOX-360 online thing, would that work?
Thanks.
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ddp
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19. March 2007 @ 15:58 |
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who send you a crossover cable email?
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20. March 2007 @ 13:22 |
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anyone XD
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Auslander
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20. March 2007 @ 13:46 |
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just go to your local electronics wallet rapery and pick up a crossover cable.
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