Forum Home
Press F1
Thread ID: 13162	2001-11-25 04:32:00	Direct Cable Connect	Guest (0)	Press F1

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
25502	2001-11-25 04:32:00	Unable to establish connection using LPT1 (Parrallel Port). All proceedures followed, and software settings executed. Troubleshooter Wizard actions carried out. Using ECP 25 pin connection cable. Noticed that once both ports are connected, they are flagged BUSY by MSD, and appear nonresponsive even when Cable Connect software is not running. It appears the very act of connecting the Ports together is disabling them. Using Win95. Any suggestions welcome..	Guest (0)
25503	2001-11-25 05:37:00	Hi, Make sure you have IPX/SPX protocol enabled under networks in the control panel.	Guest (0)
25504	2001-11-25 11:06:00	Hey, that's funny, I've just spent all day fiddling with the DCC and transferring data from the oldie to the 'newie'. It took me hours to get it to work all because I didn't notice that the host machine had turned off the LPT1 port, I had to go and enable it again in the Control Panel's System box. Take note of what Erin said also. And both computers need to have the same workgroup name and use the same protocols as well. Try again with these suggestions and post back if you are still stuck.	Guest (0)
25505	2001-11-26 04:21:00	Check in the BIOS that both have their LPT ports set to ECP mode. If they are not BOTH set like that, it won't work. The cable is not the magic part here: it's the bidirectional ports that let it all happen. The 'busy' status from MSD indicates that something like this is the problem. Have you got a LapLink type cable? It might be slower, but it will work.	Guest (0)
25506	2001-11-26 22:47:00	Thanx Graham, and others for help. I will try to locate a better cable and chechk the issues raised, and report back in a week or so Cheers M	Guest (0)
1