I can't seem to LAN these two computers!

Alfie86 · 09-16-2009, 02:14 AM

Hi there. I sought some tutorials elsewhere and read some of the posts here to see what some of the general advice is and I'm still stumped!

I don't even care about Internet at the moment, I just want file sharing. Here's the situation:

I have two XP computers connected by Ethernet Cable:

1. I have run Network Setup Wizard on both, using 'Mshome' as the Workgroup for both.
2. I have enabled File Sharing for both LAN connections
3. Each computer individually recognises it belongs to 'Mshome', but does not recognise the other's presence
4. The Connection status of 1st computer: Manually configured, IP=192.168.0.5, Subnet Mask=255.255.255.0
5. The Connection status of 2nd computer: Automatic private address, IP=169.254.241.219, Subnet Mask=255.255.0.0
6. Pings to each IP from the other time out

I'm not sure what else to include. If anyone can give me any pointers at all, I'd be VERY grateful

. Cheers!

gcavan · 09-16-2009, 05:54 AM

Are you connecting computer to computer direct without a router or switch? If so, a regular ethernet cable will not work for you. You need to use what is called a crossover cable.

clyde123 · 09-16-2009, 01:51 PM

"The Connection status of 2nd computer: Automatic private address, IP=169.254.241.219"
That will not connect to your first PC until you get this one to also have a 192.168.0.? IP address.

Alfie86 · 09-17-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcavan

Are you connecting computer to computer direct without a router or switch? If so, a regular ethernet cable will not work for you. You need to use what is called a crossover cable.

Firstly, huge thanks for your help! I've just checked the ends of the cable and they are not crossed over. I'll try that and see if it works. Cheers!

Alfie86 · 09-17-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyde123

"The Connection status of 2nd computer: Automatic private address, IP=169.254.241.219"
That will not connect to your first PC until you get this one to also have a 192.168.0.? IP address.

Hey, thanks a lot for reading my post mate and for that tip. I'll get a crossover cable too and hopefully that'll solve my problems. Thanks again!

09-16-2009, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alfie86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	I can't seem to LAN these two computers! Hi there. I sought some tutorials elsewhere and read some of the posts here to see what some of the general advice is and I'm still stumped! I don't even care about Internet at the moment, I just want file sharing. Here's the situation: I have two XP computers connected by Ethernet Cable: 1. I have run Network Setup Wizard on both, using 'Mshome' as the Workgroup for both. 2. I have enabled File Sharing for both LAN connections 3. Each computer individually recognises it belongs to 'Mshome', but does not recognise the other's presence 4. The Connection status of 1st computer: Manually configured, IP=192.168.0.5, Subnet Mask=255.255.255.0 5. The Connection status of 2nd computer: Automatic private address, IP=169.254.241.219, Subnet Mask=255.255.0.0 6. Pings to each IP from the other time out I'm not sure what else to include. If anyone can give me any pointers at all, I'd be VERY grateful . Cheers! Last edited by Alfie86; 09-16-2009 at 02:17 AM.

09-16-2009, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
gcavan Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 292 OS: Win XP, Vista 64, "Intrepid" Ubuntu My System	Re: I can't seem to LAN these two computers! Are you connecting computer to computer direct without a router or switch? If so, a regular ethernet cable will not work for you. You need to use what is called a crossover cable. __________________ "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

09-16-2009, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
clyde123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 397 OS: xp sp2	Re: I can't seem to LAN these two computers! "The Connection status of 2nd computer: Automatic private address, IP=169.254.241.219" That will not connect to your first PC until you get this one to also have a 192.168.0.? IP address.