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Thread ID: 57292 2005-04-28 12:51:00 Networking for a complete beginer. Network_Noob (7218) Press F1
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350039 2005-04-30 10:32:00 Okay, thanks Logan. Shall try it tomorrow. Network_Noob (7218)
350040 2005-05-01 00:28:00 Okay. I swaped the cards over from 1 P/c to the other. SURPRISE, both are now being recognised. Sweet.
Ping test as advised earlier. :-( Neither P/c can ping the other.
Wouldn't it be boring if everthing worked like its supposed to.
Network_Noob (7218)
350041 2005-05-01 01:03:00 Disable the Windows XP firewall. And any other firewall apps you might have running. ninja (1671)
350042 2005-05-01 01:04:00 Are you running any antivirus programs or firewalls?

If you have Zone alarm or similar you will have to configure it, same as for Win XP's firewall updated with SP2

You will also need to turn on File sharing and folder sharing, except that it is recommended not to share the root level of any drive as this will give a hacker full access.

Try disconnecting your Net connection, disabling your firewall and then try the ping commands again.
EX-WESTY (221)
350043 2005-05-01 02:44:00 I have Zone Alarm and AVG. No MS firewall. I tried disabling ZA and pinging. Still no result. Ping sent 4 packets and lost 4 packets. Network_Noob (7218)
350044 2005-05-01 02:49:00 ExWesty you mention turning on file sharing. I've seen something on the 98 P/c so I think that one is Ok. Can you tell me how to check/turn it on in XP. cheers. Network_Noob (7218)
350045 2005-05-01 03:18:00 I would've set up the XP computer's networking first, then the 98 one. Doing it the other way causes problems in my experience (especially when its just on crossover) Agent_24 (57)
350046 2005-05-01 03:35:00 Have you set the ip addresses as previously advised? wotz (335)
350047 2005-05-01 03:55:00 Yep, Ip addresses have been set. Network_Noob (7218)
350048 2005-05-01 08:32:00 Yep, Ip addresses have been set.

What IPs and Subnet masks are you using? How are your computers connected to the net?
Aurealis_ (7897)
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