Easiest way to set up a small LAN

techiechick · 11-19-2002, 01:26 PM

I have 2 systems one is running ME and one is Running XP.

I want to network these 2 machines together to play games directly with each other.

I tried to dialing directly to each machine via dial up networking, one responds but the other doesn't. So I was thinking why do that? They are right next to each other.....

So the PC's are right next to each other........what should I do? Peer to Peer?

Give me all of your best suggestions!!

Yay!!
TC

**Pseudocyber** · 11-19-2002, 01:46 PM

Yes, peer to peer ... obviously. ;)

Do you have 2 Network Interface Cards? (NICs). Do you have a hub or a switch?

Ps. How did you dial one from the other? Do you have two or more phone lines?

In a nut shell - you need 2 NICs and either a cross over cable or a hub or switch. You'll need the same protocol running on both for them to communicate.

Let me know what your setup is so far and I'll be happy to help.

techiechick · 11-19-2002, 01:54 PM

Yes I have 2 seperate phone lines.

I know there is a USB cable out there that I can use to link them both up, would that be easier?

Then I won't have to go through setting up Domain.

What do ya think?

techiechick · 11-19-2002, 02:03 PM

How about one of these!!

http://www.edimax.com.tw/Product/NIC/EU4201/EU4201E.HTM

**Pseudocyber** · 11-19-2002, 02:05 PM

You could use USB, I suppose. I haven't done it.

But you don't have to set up a domain! Way too hard. Depending on your apps, you might just be able to load NetBEUI and you're off!

techiechick · 11-19-2002, 02:09 PM

i am just interested in gaming.

Diablo II
Warcraft III
Starcraft
Unreal

Things of that nature. Maybe some print sharing. Ooooh I wanna try the USB! I think I'll order one, it's only 29 bucks plus the cable.

Sweet!! Thanks for all your help!!

TC

**TheTechIsIn** · 11-19-2002, 03:36 PM

That'll work although USB network connections are notoriously unstable .. When you order the cable make sure its a crossover cable and not a standard Cat5 or you'll pull all your hair out trying to get it to work ... and it still wont. :D

Just make sure to set the IP's similar (10.0.0.x) and the subnets the same with TCP/IP running on both .. IPX only if your games absolutely need it and you'll be all set.

johnwill · 11-19-2002, 04:49 PM

I'm not sure how USB and CAT-5 cables got mixed up in your post, but they don't go together! :)

I'd be willing to bet that you'd get at least $25 worth of ulcers trying to get the USB lash-up to work properly. OTOH, you can buy 10/100 NICs for $10-12/ea, and a simple cross-over cable gets you out of the gate. You will have a much easier time getting Ethernet running, since that's were 99.9% of the networking effort is concentrated.

11-19-2002, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
techiechick MUSCLES! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Amazonia Posts: 259 OS: NT, XP, 2000	Easiest way to set up a small LAN I have 2 systems one is running ME and one is Running XP. I want to network these 2 machines together to play games directly with each other. I tried to dialing directly to each machine via dial up networking, one responds but the other doesn't. So I was thinking why do that? They are right next to each other..... So the PC's are right next to each other........what should I do? Peer to Peer? Give me all of your best suggestions!! Yay!! TC __________________ Chicks With MUSCLES ROCK!! ‹^›'-'‹^› http://hometown.aol.com/sophiegoddess/myhomepage/profile.html GO HEAVY OR GO HOME!

11-19-2002, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	Yes, peer to peer ... obviously. ;) Do you have 2 Network Interface Cards? (NICs). Do you have a hub or a switch? Ps. How did you dial one from the other? Do you have two or more phone lines? In a nut shell - you need 2 NICs and either a cross over cable or a hub or switch. You'll need the same protocol running on both for them to communicate. Let me know what your setup is so far and I'll be happy to help. __________________ AM = :coffee: PM = :cheers: CCNA, NNCSSx2, MCSE (NT), A+, CNA Last edited by Pseudocyber : 11-19-2002 at 01:48 PM.

11-19-2002, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
techiechick MUSCLES! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Amazonia Posts: 259 OS: NT, XP, 2000	Yes I have 2 seperate phone lines. I know there is a USB cable out there that I can use to link them both up, would that be easier? Then I won't have to go through setting up Domain. What do ya think? __________________ Chicks With MUSCLES ROCK!! ‹^›'-'‹^› http://hometown.aol.com/sophiegoddess/myhomepage/profile.html GO HEAVY OR GO HOME!

11-19-2002, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
techiechick MUSCLES! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Amazonia Posts: 259 OS: NT, XP, 2000	How about one of these!! http://www.edimax.com.tw/Product/NIC/EU4201/EU4201E.HTM __________________ Chicks With MUSCLES ROCK!! ‹^›'-'‹^› http://hometown.aol.com/sophiegoddess/myhomepage/profile.html GO HEAVY OR GO HOME!

11-19-2002, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	You could use USB, I suppose. I haven't done it. But you don't have to set up a domain! Way too hard. Depending on your apps, you might just be able to load NetBEUI and you're off! __________________ AM = :coffee: PM = :cheers: CCNA, NNCSSx2, MCSE (NT), A+, CNA

11-19-2002, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
techiechick MUSCLES! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Amazonia Posts: 259 OS: NT, XP, 2000	i am just interested in gaming. Diablo II Warcraft III Starcraft Unreal Things of that nature. Maybe some print sharing. Ooooh I wanna try the USB! I think I'll order one, it's only 29 bucks plus the cable. Sweet!! Thanks for all your help!! TC __________________ Chicks With MUSCLES ROCK!! ‹^›'-'‹^› http://hometown.aol.com/sophiegoddess/myhomepage/profile.html GO HEAVY OR GO HOME!

11-19-2002, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheTechIsIn Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Roaming the US Posts: 1,693 OS: WinXP & Linux	That'll work although USB network connections are notoriously unstable .. When you order the cable make sure its a crossover cable and not a standard Cat5 or you'll pull all your hair out trying to get it to work ... and it still wont. :D Just make sure to set the IP's similar (10.0.0.x) and the subnets the same with TCP/IP running on both .. IPX only if your games absolutely need it and you'll be all set. __________________ <-- This Space for Sale -->

11-19-2002, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,057 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'm not sure how USB and CAT-5 cables got mixed up in your post, but they don't go together! :) I'd be willing to bet that you'd get at least $25 worth of ulcers trying to get the USB lash-up to work properly. OTOH, you can buy 10/100 NICs for $10-12/ea, and a simple cross-over cable gets you out of the gate. You will have a much easier time getting Ethernet running, since that's were 99.9% of the networking effort is concentrated.