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| 70048 | 2002-08-10 23:36:00 | My XP laptop is configured to log on to a domain at my workplace. At home I want to set it up in a peer to-peer-network with my home desktop. XP doesn't seem to give me the option of setting up a direct cable ethernet crossover peer-to-peer connection. Any hints? |
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| 70049 | 2002-08-11 03:24:00 | Have you tried the "Network Setup Wizard"? (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard). Then try clicking Next, Next, Other, and then select the third example. I think this will do what you want. Peter |
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| 70050 | 2002-08-12 07:13:00 | Thanks - I had tried using the wizard and got a message saying that since I was on a domain I couldn't use the Wizard (or words to that effect). This even though I was working at home, and not logged on to the network / domain. It seems that my work domain applies no matter what profile I'm using. | JohnB (1438) | ||
| 70051 | 2002-08-12 11:55:00 | In Windows XP you can create multiple Hardware Configurations, and each one can have completely different network settings. Open the Control Panel then select the following: -Performance and Maintenance -System -Hardware -Hardware Profiles and create a new profile. (You could start off by copying the existing one, and giving it a new name). The next time you start Windows you should be asked to select one of the profiles. So, if you select the new one you should then be able to change network settings without affecting any of the existing ones. I hope this helps. Peter |
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