Ive just run IPCONFIG /all now and the results are pasted below
As normal, the LAN connection knows the other pc is switched on but I cant see any of the shared folders on that pc
Thanks
IPCONFIG /all:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp...
Hi,
Walter349 yes its a two machine direct link setup - we've got a standard LAN patch cable (RJ45 I think) with a small crossover section of lead attached to one end. We know this setup works because we've used it in the past (on a previous incarnation of my PC!)
Wolluf Ive set up my machine...
Yes its just a two machine network with no internet connection sharing. When I double click on the connection and look at the IP address I think it says something like "Automatic Private IP Address" although I will have to check when I get in.
If I use IPconfig from the command prompt...
Hello,
Im trying to setup a home network on two machines with WindowsXP, both have NetGear ethernet cards although my motherboard has an onboard lan and 1394 port so XP tries to bridge them.
We have both been through the network setup wizard entering exactly the same details (although I choose...
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