How to connect Windows XP and 2000 Pro in a simple network

dc2000 · 08-07-2008, 09:06 PM

Hi everyone:

I want to start by saying that I don't know much about networking. My goal is to set up two desktop computers in a simple network connected by a cross over Ethernet cable for sharing files and a printer. One desktop has Windows XP SP2 (host) and another one has Windows 2000 Pro SP4 (guest).

I have plugged the cross over cable into them and XP showed an icon by the clock saying "Limited or no connectivity" icon and 2000 showed no reaction.

Can someone walk me through the set up process? Thanks in advance ...

**johnwill** · 08-08-2008, 07:23 AM

This TCP/IP Home Networking and File Sharing Tutorial should get you started.

If you don't need Internet sharing, you can also use the following configuration.

Configure the machines as follows.

PC #1:
IP address: 192.168.9.1
Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0

PC #2:
IP address: 192.168.9.2
Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0

Leave the Default Gateway and DNS Server addresses blank.

Make sure any firewalls are configured to put the 192.168.9.x subnet in the trusted zone.

Finally, you'll have to enable fine/print sharing on the machines and actually share one or more folders or drives.

Here's a page that describes the process in detail: http://www.howtodothings.com/compute...2-pcs-directly

dc2000 · 08-08-2008, 12:25 PM

Thanks a lot! It sounds quite easy. I'm at work right now but I'll try when I get hime.

08-07-2008, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
dc2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	How to connect Windows XP and 2000 Pro in a simple network Hi everyone: I want to start by saying that I don't know much about networking. My goal is to set up two desktop computers in a simple network connected by a cross over Ethernet cable for sharing files and a printer. One desktop has Windows XP SP2 (host) and another one has Windows 2000 Pro SP4 (guest). I have plugged the cross over cable into them and XP showed an icon by the clock saying "Limited or no connectivity" icon and 2000 showed no reaction. Can someone walk me through the set up process? Thanks in advance ...

08-08-2008, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,802 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: How to connect Windows XP and 2000 Pro in a simple network This TCP/IP Home Networking and File Sharing Tutorial should get you started. If you don't need Internet sharing, you can also use the following configuration. Configure the machines as follows. PC #1: IP address: 192.168.9.1 Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0 PC #2: IP address: 192.168.9.2 Subnet Address: 255.255.255.0 Leave the Default Gateway and DNS Server addresses blank. Make sure any firewalls are configured to put the 192.168.9.x subnet in the trusted zone. Finally, you'll have to enable fine/print sharing on the machines and actually share one or more folders or drives. Here's a page that describes the process in detail: http://www.howtodothings.com/compute...2-pcs-directly __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
dc2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	Re: How to connect Windows XP and 2000 Pro in a simple network Thanks a lot! It sounds quite easy. I'm at work right now but I'll try when I get hime.