Crossover Network

[dv8withn8]

Trying to share an internet connection with one other computer. Both machines running XP home. Connected with a crossover. Host computer can access net and other machine. Client can only access host's shared files. No interenet. I've gone throught the trouble shooter. Ran the wizard a few times still no luck. Help! Thanks.

 

[IPKONFIG]

You could always buy a linksys router for about $39.95 and fix this problem, and have more ports for other computers if you decide to expand.

 

[dv8withn8]

See my post in the Linksys forum about that.

 

[manarth]

Can you run "ipconfig /all" from a dos prompt - on both machines - and post the results here?

My guess is it's an IP configuration issue, the IPconfig should show up any inconsistencies.


btw, I agree a router provides simple internet sharing, but I don't know if it's a DSL connection you're sharing, or dialup.

If it's DSL, the simplicity, cost, and increased security of DSL routers do make them worthwhile.

If you're sharing dialup, you'll need a router with dialup capability - I haven't found one for less than £150 yet! So perhaps not worth the cost ;-)

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