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How do I create a home network between a Win 2000 & Win XP computer?

ac asked:


I am trying to create a simple home network between a Windows 2000 computer & a Windows XP computer using a crossover cable. I have tried to assign them both to the same workgroup, but to no avail. They just cannot find each other.

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2 Responses to “How do I create a home network between a Win 2000 & Win XP computer?”

  1. BigRez on June 7th, 2009 4:04 am

    Edit your host file (C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts) and add both computers into the file. The entries should look like:

    192.168.1.111 computer1
    192.168.1.112 computer2

    Of course, use the correct IP address and computer names. Then issue the following command from a command prompt:

    nbtstat -R

  2. Dark Fenix on June 9th, 2009 10:15 am

    Hi

    Make sure your ethernet adapter is not set up as DHCP client.
    And setup the IPs by yourself with both computer on the same network.
    pc1 : IP - 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
    pc2 : IP - 192.168.0.2 Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
    To do this:
    Right click My Network Places - Properties
    Right click on your network adapter - Properties
    Mark “Internet Protocol or TCP/IP” and click Properties

    Good luck!