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Comment from Mahyar Amiri on 2009-11-20

2009-11-21T06:41:40Z

I have laptop i wanna share and start network connection between my laptop and Desktop, but i dont know how to do that??!!! please let me know
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Comment from THARANGA on 2009-06-03

2009-06-03T09:43:06Z

Please tell me the steps in networking laptop(Vista) and pc(XP) via cross over cable.

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Comment from bogdan on 2008-08-16

2008-08-16T15:38:23Z

please tell me how to create a network with a cable but without internet (that is, i don't care about internet, i only want to share files between computers and play multiplayer games)

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Comment from tommy on 2008-07-25

2008-07-25T18:47:29Z

how do i install the IPX/SPX?
when i go to the local connections and to protocols it isnt listed in the install section and i dunt have it already either
plz help

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Comment from kashi on 2008-07-21

2008-07-21T12:42:40Z

i want to know how make the "gatway"in networking for internet sharing like workgroup & domain

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Comment from Phillip on 2008-06-12

2008-06-13T00:35:04Z

Leo,

Your comment about needing a crossover cable is old-school.

The network card in any machine newer than five years or so will automatically detect the cable type and crossover if necessary. So you can throw away that old crossover cable and only carry the one patch cable from now on.

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Comment from Abhinav on 2008-05-02

2008-05-02T09:04:11Z

thanks for sharing Such a great...........Details of Making LAN COnnection........

I need them and get them

can you please which hub i can buy and which one would be better I m US based.

http://www.link.scrapinme.com

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Comment from doniv amrev on 2008-05-02

2008-05-02T09:00:37Z

Well you can also See this article on

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Comment from code freak on 2008-03-29

2008-03-29T14:01:52Z

I found this article and it worked pretty well for me

http://probedeep.blogspot.com/2008/03/connecting-home-computers-set-up-home.html

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Comment from Shakeel Ahmed & Asadullah on 2008-03-18

2008-03-18T08:36:08Z

we want to network our all office computers now please suggest us that which topology we should use.

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Comment from E.Saadee on 2008-03-06

2008-03-06T19:15:15Z

Hi Leo, I want to make a connection between a laptop and computer then I want to send stream of audio between them (not like a data but audio signals)

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Comment from jake on 2008-01-04

2008-01-04T17:10:50Z

can i find IPX or NetBEUI protocols in my OS CD???where should i install this on my vista machine or on my xp machine..

thnks :D

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Comment from Girish on 2008-01-04

2008-01-04T15:04:07Z

Hi Leo, I have problem sharing Internet connection with one of my desktop B. I have two desktops A and B, of which A is connected to DSL internet cable through a Wi-fi router. The B computer(in a different room) is assisted by a wireless Network adapter card and the signal strength is excellent, but I get a message "Limited or no connectivity because the network did not assign a network address to your computer" in the status. But I am able to share internet on my friend's laptop. Please help me. I checked all the things possible, like connecting router to B and adapter to A, same message repeats. Thanks.

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Comment from Michael on 2007-11-28

2007-11-28T14:49:51Z

i don't have internet but want to link 2 computers for gaming like flight sim x, i have done it on laptop with laptop but i want to link with my home desktop with ethernet cable so both computers can play fsx in a LAN connection but no internet just between the two, like i said, i have done it with 2 laptops, i just can't get my home pc now to link with my laptop with a ethernet cable. My laptop is a HP Paviliun and my desktop is Emachines. Can you help me with a solution and explain how to do the process on how to make it work, thank you for your help.

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Comment from RAKESH on 2007-11-18

2007-11-19T07:55:26Z

I have network connected between two computers and one computer shows the other while opening My Network. But its asking password for opening other computer, which is not set in both. I dont know hoe to remove password. Any help in this regard will be very useful.

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Comment from Kazren on 2007-10-14

2007-10-14T14:34:17Z

I kept surfing and found the answer.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/248/3
and I found the software/cable. How easy is that? I had been searching for a solid hour when I first posted here, but I kept digging. This is my solution. I'll let you know how it works after I get it. The caple is at http://www.usbfiletransfer.com/
because I dug that up, too.

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Comment from Kazren on 2007-10-14

2007-10-14T14:06:08Z

I need to connect my Windows XP with my Vista computers and I saw on QVC yesterday(when they were selling Dell Computers) that there is a software that comes with a USB (yes, USB) cable that has a yellow filter on it that is bundled with a software that will allow that with USB, which is what I really want. Have you heard what is the name of this software? Where can I buy it? I have searched and I cannot find it. I can kick myself for not calling QVC when it was on and getting the name, but today no one there knows.

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Comment from rosalyn crawley on 2007-08-26

2007-08-27T02:52:23Z

hi i am having a problem sharing my computers connection with another computer.it was working fine before but now there not connecting. im using a crossover cable.im not sure whats wrong because it says the other computer is connected but when i try to get any web pages up it says to check internet connection. both computers are windows xp

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Comment from Derrick on 2007-08-01

2007-08-01T09:35:05Z

I am buying a new computer and all I want to do is transfer everything from old computer to new. what do I need and how is it done??
Thank You
Derrick

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Comment from Yudi on 2007-07-30

2007-07-30T07:41:03Z

What is the set up to network two computer with just a LAN cable or Wireless LAN to enable transfer files from laptop to laptop (no internet conection) ?

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Comment from Nick Gimbrone on 2007-07-08

2007-07-09T02:34:29Z

Actually, if the two network cards are Gbit cards, then you do NOT use a cross-over cable, you use standard/normal cables to connect them directly... the Gbit card protocols deal with this just fine.

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Comment from Terry Hollett on 2007-07-07

2007-07-07T13:09:19Z

For the ones who commented about playing games over a network try: home.comcast.net/~sonicsmart/battlelan.html

www.geocities.com/terryhollett2003/

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Comment from charles on 2007-07-04

2007-07-05T06:36:43Z

dear sir i have two desk tops conected to the internet through a router and my main computer does not have the same download speed as the second one My question is if i network the two computers togeather am i able two limit the bandwith of one of the computers when it comes to downloading? thank you very much

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-06-30

2007-06-30T19:42:00Z

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Randy: I'm not aware of any approach that will work with a normal printer cable.

LapLink used to be able to use printer connections with a special cable to do
this. You might look at them.

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Comment from JOSEPH THOMAS BRENDEL on 2007-06-30

2007-06-30T09:08:16Z

MY WIFE AND I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY RISK TWO TOGETHER, BUT ON OUR OWN COMPUTERS, SO WE CAN BATTLE EACH OTHER. IS THERE A WAY TO NETWORK THE TWO COMPUTERS TO DO THAT? WE USE TO PLAY ON LINE BUT IT IS NOT SUPPORTED ANY MORE, NO WHERE TO PLAY SO WE WANT TO PLAY EACH OTHER, THANKS ALOIT JOSEPH T.

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Comment from Randy Lewis on 2007-06-29

2007-06-29T19:21:08Z

Connecting two comps. Desktop - win98 & Laptop XP home edition. Have Connected with printer cable now how do I get them to talk.

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Comment from Aditi on 2007-05-29

2007-05-29T16:17:21Z

Dear Sir,
I had a question regarding networking between two computers. I am using a software which has live data transfer capability with an option to change the sample rate for data transfer. Now when try to access this data (Live data transfer)using a code in C++ the rate at which the remote computer receives is always 5hz. Can u please suggest any method to overcome this shortcoming. Thanks in advance.

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Comment from Mughal Aqeel on 2007-05-02

2007-05-02T15:05:34Z

hello sir,
i have a problem to connecting two computers i have successful to share the file and printer sharing without IP'S but i could not share the internet connection sharing. it work but not properly some time open the web site some time not i want to know what the problem and how i can solve this problem sir please send me complete method to connecting two computer with cross over cable LAN. i have two lan card in both computer and one cross over cable. i will thankful to you if you send me detail about that. with illustration, pictures and totally guid. full protocol. thanks my email address is [email address removed] ok bye god bless you in your mission.

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Comment from Danni on 2007-03-25

2007-03-26T05:14:40Z

i have two computers, a laptop and a desktop and the desktop is connected to the internet through USB. The desktop is connected to the laptop via a ethernet cable and the desktop has the Internet Sharing Connection turned on but my laptop still doesnt have internet connection... it says that it has limited or no connectivity.
pls help

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-02-09

2007-02-10T03:05:17Z

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This site has wiring diagrams:
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Comment from Seth on 2007-02-09

2007-02-09T21:35:39Z

I am trying to network my two desktops, I know i need a crossover cable but i dont know how to wire it corrrectly. i am building my own cable. Thank you for your assistance

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Comment from gcd48 on 2007-01-27

2007-01-27T15:37:20Z

Check out http://www.fpga4fun.com/10BASE-T1.html
under "Half-duplex versus Full-duplex"

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-01-24

2007-01-25T00:58:55Z

I believe that ethernet, as a physical medium, has always had separate send and receive. There are certainly other networking hardware that combine both onto a single media - coax cable, for example. Perhaps you're thinking of one of those?

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Comment from gcd48 on 2007-01-24

2007-01-24T21:43:54Z

As I understand Ethernet, back in the days before switches, there were not two separate send and receive lines, there was just one wire that any number of nodes shared using CSMA/CD. So it would seem that two PC's could network just using a regular straight-through cable. Does this mean that modern NIC's do not support this mode anymore?

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Comment from Nathan on 2006-12-26

2006-12-27T02:37:18Z

I have a desktop computer and a laptop i want to connect them both to a router how do i do that??

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Comment from MIke C on 2006-11-24

2006-11-25T02:34:07Z

I'm trying to connect my wifes work laptop to our home pc and allow it to connenct to the internet through the pc. I have an onboard NIC and a pci card, which is the one I am trying to connect to my wifes my laptop (onboard also). My onboard is conected to my cable modem. How do I go about setting this up?

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2006-11-08

2006-11-08T17:19:40Z

Did you follow the instructions in the article involving installing additional network protocols?

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Comment from JoKeR on 2006-11-07

2006-11-07T22:28:28Z

Hi. J have to PC`s and two Ethernet cards. When j made connection with crossover cable on network status j have sent packets on both computers but have no received. Can u help pls. Sorry for bad english

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Comment from Gary on 2006-11-05

2006-11-05T11:51:57Z

I would like to know how to add another PC to my network. When I attempt to locate this information I get everything but. CAn you help a novice.

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Comment from aks on 2006-10-12

2006-10-12T14:31:37Z

Hey, i have 2 computer connected on LAN and they're both connected on ADSL connection by a HUB. The problem is that only the admin pc that has the adsl modem connected to it can connect to adsl whereas the other networking pc cannot connect to the adsl by itself, it's always the admin pc that can connect the adsl. I would like to know how to make it possible for the networking pc that's only connected by a LAN cable connect to the adsl without the admin pc always connecting for the other pc to get connection without the use of a router? Hope u can help.. thx

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Comment from Shyam on 2006-08-30

2006-08-30T20:18:52Z

:-) ... I got the answer myself... Disable the windows firewall .. it worked !! I can connect both now.. or to do it better ; turn windows firewall on with filesharing on ..

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Comment from Shyam on 2006-08-30

2006-08-30T19:53:37Z

Hi ,
I guess I have the same problem as many others. I have two laptops ( each running XP ) . Connected them both using cross-over cable. Assigned the IP's (10.2.5.1 and 10.2.5.2 with mask of 255.255.0.0); used TCP/IP. But they dont seem to ping each other !!. Tried changing cable too.. Thought it wud b simple; but seems a bottleneck for my plans.. Can you help please..

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Comment from dustin on 2006-08-08

2006-08-09T03:14:12Z

i cant get my crossover cable to work (from xp to me) once i do get it to work how do i share files

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Comment from mob on 2006-06-27

2006-06-27T18:55:51Z

hi all can anyone email me on how to connect my pc to a laptop(its old )and i need to connect it cos it does not have an OS installed so i need to transfer the files for running the setup files. the laptop does not have either a cd rom or usb port.

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Comment from wayne on 2006-05-02

2006-05-02T13:13:43Z

I have 2 computers, one on xp and the other is win98, I have got a crossover cable and run the connection wizard so that the computer can see eachother but i cannot go on the internet with the windows xp machine on share files, can anyone help me in this matter??

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Comment from stanley on 2006-03-12

2006-03-12T20:06:32Z

I am using a crossover cable so i can connection 2 pc together so we can share files and an internet connection but we are having problams the guest pc will not connection to the net could u please help us (we are on aol silver)

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Comment from Sondra on 2006-03-02

2006-03-02T18:10:14Z

Hi,

I am going to try to network my Dad's old desktop (Win95) and newer laptop (XP home). Do you think the crossover cable will be enough to get it done? The problem is that files need to be taken off of the desktop and the USB's are not working and it does not have a CD burner.

Sondra

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Comment from Leo on 2006-01-18

2006-01-19T06:49:33Z

Thank you! I've added it.

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Comment from George Kao on 2006-01-18

2006-01-19T06:42:54Z

Thanks Leo -- your article was at the top when I googled "networking 2 computers cable". You prompted my search for a "reversing" network cable, but I could find next to nothing on that product or term. Well, searching Wikipedia on "reversing" network cable, I came upon "crossover cable" which I believe is what you are referring to? If so, I would suggest that you amend your article to include "crossover cable", a much more widely used term than "reversing" networking cable. Thanks again. George

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Comment from Nick on 2006-01-14

2006-01-15T01:43:37Z

Hi Leo & All!
I have successfuly networked my Win98 box, to my WinXP Home Box. The problem is that I cannot use the interned on the Win98 Box. I have a wireless card on my XP machine, with internet that works, and I can transfer files and such, but no internet on the Win98. I tried checking the share internet box for my ethernet card on XP, but I still cannot get it on the Win98 machine. Any ideas on how to get this working?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2006-01-11

2006-01-12T03:22:14Z

I think you want this article: http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html

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Comment from mary on 2006-01-11

2006-01-12T00:50:47Z

Hi, I just got optimum on line and was told i could have my other computer using the same optimum modem on the upstairs computer. I dont know what to go buy and how to do it Leo, can you please help me it simple terms what i need to buy and how to do it. thanks :)

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Comment from Gold on 2006-01-08

2006-01-08T11:57:24Z

i have successfully networked 2 computers with a single cable.. my problem however is to setup the internet connection sharing so that my other computer can access the internet... please help

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Comment from David Sheldon on 2006-01-02

2006-01-02T10:56:26Z

Dear Leo

I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 Laptop and a HP Pavilion N3250 heres my Problem The dell's cd-dvd drive Broke and no way to get files off the laptop
and it is the one with High speed internet Connection ( I am typeing this on it) But on the HP 3250 The dvd drive works and also has A-drive
on it also. But it dont have Highspeed connecter
JuST Dialup connecter PLEASE Help me CONNECT the two TOGATHER both have USB Though Both have WinXP
Dell has XP-Home and HP-has XP-Pro

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-12-24

2005-12-24T17:17:59Z

You should be able to use "Internet Connection Sharing" on the Win XP box to do exactly that.

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Comment from antz on 2005-12-24

2005-12-24T16:28:16Z

I have a pc with win xp pro sp1 that is connected to internet trought a wireless connection. And I also have a Pc with linux suse 10 on it. I can connect the two computers using a reversed cable, but can i also share the internet connection?

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Comment from Dima on 2005-10-20

2005-10-20T08:26:41Z

Hello
In what cases will I need to install an additional network protocol?
Why will TCP/IP, and all the tools that rely on it, work and no additional procotols required if I use Internet Connection Sharing on one of the computers to share a connection?

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Comment from Dima on 2005-10-20

2005-10-20T08:19:48Z

Hello
How to make the "reversing" network cable?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-11

2005-10-12T00:26:28Z

Good question! I made a new article out of it: http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_install_additional_network_protocols_like_ipx_or_netbeui.html

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Comment from inka on 2005-10-11

2005-10-11T19:04:43Z

Thanks, Leo!
This indeed saved my work hours and nerves. Now I'll just walk to the store to get the appropriate cable. Another thing is, though, how to get the IPX or NetBEUI protocol if needed.

I have a three-year-old PC and a brand new Acer laptop, both running Win XP home. Let's hope for the best...

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T21:57:14Z

Yes. If all you have is a cable, chances are TCP/IP will not work by itself.

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Comment from Doug Willard on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T21:44:23Z

I think I have a cross over cable. My network is still only tranmitting on both computers, and not receiving. Should I try netbeui?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-30

2005-10-01T05:53:11Z

Yes. You can share out the CD and then connect to it over your network.

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Comment from taj on 2005-09-29

2005-09-29T22:27:46Z

hi, since my cd rom on xp is not working, Can i connect my old pc win 98 to xp and use its cd rom to install prog on xp. thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-19

2005-09-19T16:29:01Z

The only time you need a crossover cable is when you are connecting to like devices ... say a computer directly to another computer. When you connect a computer to a switch (or hub, or router, or modem, or the wall) you'd use a normal straight cable.

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Comment from james fitzmaurice on 2005-09-19

2005-09-19T13:05:29Z

i need to to connect four laptops to a switch do i use straight cable rg45 or x flow

i have been told i would need to connect a straight flow cable between my dell server and switch? am a bit new to servers having been let down have decided to do it all myself any help much appreciated

james

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Comment from marc on 2005-07-29

2005-07-30T01:23:54Z

I have had the same problem with you guys. I use RoadRunner and a router to connect three computers. The way to fix this is by calling your provider and tell them to "reset" or "reboot" your account. I've learned that after my network failed 3 times and it all turned out to be a problem with the provider.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-19

2005-05-20T02:27:27Z

Many possibilities: the router is not configured to provide DHCP, *or* the computer is connected to the wrong port on the router, *or* the cables are bad, *or* the PC's are not configured to automatically request an IP addresses. Probably a few possibilities I missed. Can you provide more specific information on how things are configured?

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Comment from Connor on 2005-05-19

2005-05-19T18:40:07Z

Hello, similar sort of problemi have just boughta new computer with XP home on it. I have a DG814 netgear router. I have put my ethernet into my new computer and it says

YOU HAVE NO OR LIMITED CONNECTIVITY
your network didn't assign an address for this computer

Any help would be good

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-11

2005-05-12T00:03:13Z

Probably. Just follow the steps in the article.

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Comment from Garry on 2005-05-09

2005-05-09T22:10:42Z

I'm trying to connect my laptop to my desktop so i can transfer all files to the pc. My laptop is old but it does have an internet adopter. So i can just use a crossover cable to transfer the files??

thank's

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T18:30:08Z

I've never done it, but supposedly that's what the "ad hoc" wireless network configuration is about. Same caveats regarding protocols would apply, but setting up an adhoc wireless network could work.

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Comment from CW on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T18:19:04Z

Same sort of question, but can you do with with two computers with normal wireless cards without an access point?

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Comment from john on 2005-04-02

2005-04-02T14:49:01Z

How can i connect two computers without a hub or a switch.Can i connect it just with the network data cable??
DO i have to configure something in XP??

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-07

2005-03-08T05:32:48Z

The article mentions the protocols you may need.

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Comment from Sunnny on 2005-03-07

2005-03-08T05:27:29Z

what protocol shuold I use to connect two computers?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-02-11

2005-02-11T17:03:40Z

Make sure that netbeui is installed on both machines. Yes, the TCP/IP protocol will not work (hence the error about no IP address), but that's why we install netbeui - if available, Windows will use that instead to share files and printers and populate network neighborhood.

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Comment from Richard on 2005-02-11

2005-02-11T08:07:09Z

I am trying to connect to XP machines with just a Cat6 crossover cable. I installed Netbui as you suggested, but the connection still doesn't work. My local connection status window tells me that the problem is that the network did not assign a network address to the computer. Any suggestions?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-12-14

2004-12-14T19:18:42Z

This article might be what you're looking for: http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html

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Comment from Dobromir FILIP on 2004-12-14

2004-12-14T19:15:20Z

I have a cable high speed internet through Motorola SB 5100. I would like to connect two computers together to the internet at the same time(network). Could you please briefly explain me, how can i do it. I have never been dealing with that. Thank for your help.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-12-03

2004-12-03T17:33:26Z

Externally it looks like any other network cable, but it's wired differently. This site has a good overview, and discusses "crossover" cables (which is the same as a reversing cable, or what some folks call a null-modem network cable): http://www.aptcommunications.com/ncode.htm

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Comment from Stone on 2004-11-30

2004-12-01T06:32:58Z

Hey Leo,
I was just wondering how a reversing cable looks like or if it is possible for me to make it at home. I have the cables, the jacks and the crimping tool.
Thanks

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Comment from patrick on 2004-11-14

2004-11-14T22:36:12Z

How about a quick link to a "how to hook up a PC and a Mac in a home network in the easiest/cheapest possible way for someone with no networking experience" article?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-27

2004-08-27T18:21:20Z

Maybe. You might look at LapLink from Travelling Software ... they used to be able to connect two computers over printer or serial ports, and maybe you could share the internet connection that way. I'm really not sure, but it's worth a look.

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Comment from Vic on 2004-08-27

2004-08-27T07:24:57Z

I have two PC's, one new one with XP and the other an old Hot Wheels computer that doesn't have an NIC. I was wondering if there was a way to to share a cable internet connection with the one card.

P.S. Must be as cheap as possible.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-21

2004-08-21T16:33:56Z

The technique should still work. The netbui protocol comes with Windows 2000, so you don't need the download.

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Comment from Clint on 2004-08-21

2004-08-21T16:23:59Z

I've tried the link you showed for NetBui. It explains how to make it work with XP not 2000 is there one that will show me how to connect two computers to each other using W2000? thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-06

2004-07-06T15:52:47Z

Not sure what help you're asking for?

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Comment from Abraham Owolabi on 2004-07-06

2004-07-06T10:09:01Z

Pls kindly help in networking 20-30 pcs located in an hotel within two building of a space distance of 63mtrs. cable work is done and and pcs are set.. i am using a switch at the medium . pls help comprehensively. thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-05

2004-07-05T17:00:55Z

Just install the netbeui protocol drivers and it should just work. More here: http://ask-leo.com/d-40705a

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Comment from Vallipuram Sarveswaran on 2004-07-05

2004-07-05T12:50:42Z

Leo
Can you please explain how to install network protocol to connect two desktops (both win 2000) with cross over cable.
thanks in advance
Valli

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Comment from michael horowitz on 2004-06-23

2004-06-24T04:14:13Z

The answer assumes an Ethernet LAN and that both computers have NIC cards. This is not alays the case. It is also possible to network two computers using a serial cable, a parallel cable or a USB cable without any NIC cards at all. The connection can be either done with the DCC feature of Windows or third party software.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-06-15

2004-06-15T15:18:34Z

Sure. I'm not particular Mac-knowledgable, but I do know it's possible and, in fact, common.
This site looks promising: http://www.homepcnetwork.com/pcmacovrf.htm

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Comment from Anthony on 2004-06-15

2004-06-15T14:52:41Z

Is it possible for a Mac and PC to be able to share and transfer files via a network?

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