Can I network an XP SP2 with a Vista Premium PC?

SuperSport · 02-06-2007, 02:31 PM

Hey everyone I just need some simple help. I am planning on buying a Vista Premium PC fresh from the factory, and i was wondering if i can network an XP SP2 with a Vista Premium PC. I was just asking here to make sure it will work before i buy the PC. I plan on sharing the DSL connection and the printer on the XP now with the Vista PC. What will I need in terms of networking these together? Would I hook up a Ethernet cable from the Dsl modem to the router marked WLAN right? And then a regular ethernet cable from the router to the vista PC. Is this right? How would i get the printer to work with the Vista PC? Would there be any other issues networking an XP with a Vista?? Thanks for all the help.

Vinnyirl · 02-06-2007, 03:59 PM

I was actually using the beta version of Vista a while back and i had it connected to a desktop running win XP, it all ran fine, as for the printer and the internet I would say your best bet would be to connect both to the vista machine because it has got much much better networking support.
But I'm a real noob at this stuff so don't just take my word

whardman · 02-07-2007, 08:58 AM

You should be able to network a Vista computer to an XP computer as you would network 2 XP computers. The order of connedctions should be: DSL -> WAN Port on router -> lan ports on router -> XP and Vista.

You should be able to setup printer sharing so that you can print from the XP computer. Just share the printer.

SuperSport · 02-07-2007, 05:48 PM

So no drivers are needed for anything? Just plug and play?

DSL to router> ethernet cable to xp machine.> seperate ethernet cable to Vista machine right?

Can you go into detail about the printer?? I am totally new to all this networking stuff its not even funny. I want to make sure this is all spelled out before i drop 1k on a new machine...thanks

**johnwill** · 02-07-2007, 06:09 PM

I have 2K, XP, and a Vista Ultimate machine networked here, they all play together.

02-06-2007, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperSport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 26 OS: XP, ME	Can I network an XP SP2 with a Vista Premium PC? Hey everyone I just need some simple help. I am planning on buying a Vista Premium PC fresh from the factory, and i was wondering if i can network an XP SP2 with a Vista Premium PC. I was just asking here to make sure it will work before i buy the PC. I plan on sharing the DSL connection and the printer on the XP now with the Vista PC. What will I need in terms of networking these together? Would I hook up a Ethernet cable from the Dsl modem to the router marked WLAN right? And then a regular ethernet cable from the router to the vista PC. Is this right? How would i get the printer to work with the Vista PC? Would there be any other issues networking an XP with a Vista?? Thanks for all the help.

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,874 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I have 2K, XP, and a Vista Ultimate machine networked here, they all play together. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-06-2007, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vinnyirl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ireland, Kildare Posts: 36 OS: XP Pro	I was actually using the beta version of Vista a while back and i had it connected to a desktop running win XP, it all ran fine, as for the printer and the internet I would say your best bet would be to connect both to the vista machine because it has got much much better networking support. But I'm a real noob at this stuff so don't just take my word

02-07-2007, 08:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
whardman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 617 OS: Windows XP My System	You should be able to network a Vista computer to an XP computer as you would network 2 XP computers. The order of connedctions should be: DSL -> WAN Port on router -> lan ports on router -> XP and Vista. You should be able to setup printer sharing so that you can print from the XP computer. Just share the printer.

02-07-2007, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
SuperSport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 26 OS: XP, ME	So no drivers are needed for anything? Just plug and play? DSL to router> ethernet cable to xp machine.> seperate ethernet cable to Vista machine right? Can you go into detail about the printer?? I am totally new to all this networking stuff its not even funny. I want to make sure this is all spelled out before i drop 1k on a new machine...thanks