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| 78213 | 2002-09-10 06:07:00 | Hi All, just wondering if you could help me with a network problem that i have incurred while setting up my first network at home. The problem is that when i try to ping the other computer it comes back with "request timed out." I am running windows 98. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks. |
Scottie (837) | ||
| 78214 | 2002-09-10 06:12:00 | That means that you are not networked. ;-) Check that the IP addresses are different, (but only in the last "dot group". Then remove and reinstall the local networking. It's [probbaly best to remove both, then start reinstalling. Follow all the instructions carefully ... | Graham L (2) | ||
| 78215 | 2002-09-10 06:54:00 | Make sure that you have any firewall software enabled to allow the machine you are pinging from to see it. A common problem with XP. | Big John (551) | ||
| 78216 | 2002-09-10 09:13:00 | Another thing also is to check your using the correct cable.If you are only connecting 2 machines without a hub/switch make sure you have a "crossover" cable and not a "patch" cable. There should be a "led" on the face plate of the networks cards. These should switch on when you plug the cable in to indicate a "link". If the above is correct then also check that both cards are set to the same speed. Normally they are set to "auto detect" But sometimes.... ==orac== |
Orac (656) | ||
| 78217 | 2002-09-11 05:42:00 | A wrong cable should give a different error message. Ping is trying, so there is a hardware connection. I think. ;-) | Graham L (2) | ||
| 78218 | 2002-09-11 06:15:00 | If the IP isn't being specified, then it might not be the average 192.168.0.2, run winipcfg to see | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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