Microsoft Networking
For Microsoft Networking can see other computers on the Network, to make sure:
- Install: NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol
- Workgroup: Trying to make it the same Workgroup
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Network With 2 Computers @ Seagate
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Network With 2 Computers – From PC To PC
- Using: Cross Over Cable
- Workgroup: The same Workgroup Name
- Install: File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
- Uncheck: Use Simple File Sharing (My Computer(WinXP Pro)-Tools-Folder Options-View)
- If one of the NIC card is 10 Mbps and the other computer NIC card is 100 Mbps, set the 100 Mbps to 10 Mbps full duplex.
1st Computer (WinXP=nrm-wykomill): Host Computer With 2 NIC Cards
2nd NIC Card To Connect to the NIC card in the 2nd Computer:
- IP Address: 198.168.1.1
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default Gateway: 198.168.1.1 (Don’t Use Gateway)
Use The Following DNS Server Address:
- Preferred DNS Server: 198.168.1.1
Append These DNS Suffix In Order:
- nrm.minn.seagate.com
- minn.seagate.com
- Seagate.com
NWLink IPX/SPX NetBios Compatible
Transport Protocol:
- Internal Network #: 00000000
- Frame Type: Ethernet 802.3
- Network #: 00000000
Create Share Folder: C:\Wyko-NT
- Allow Username + Security
- Security Tab – Choose the Options
- Allow Username from the 2nd computer to use this folder
*** Also, create the Share Drive on C: ***
2nd Computer (WinNT=Wyko006):
- IP Address: 198.168.1.2
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
- Default Gateway: 198.168.1.1 (Don’t Use Gateway)
Use The Following DNS Server Address:
- Preferred DNS Server: 198.168.1.1
Append These DNS Suffix In Order:
- nrm.minn.seagate.com
- minn.seagate.com
- Seagate.com
NWLink IPX/SPX NetBios Compatible
Transport Protocol:
- Internal Network #: 00000000
- Frame Type: Ethernet 802.3
- Network #: 00000000
Map Drive:
Make it Drive: G (Just type in like the info below to map the drive)
\\1st Computer Name\Share Folder Name (nrm-wykomill\wyko-NT)
If Operator user on computer 2 cannot access to computer 1
- Create Operator user on computer 1 with password (w/o password, it won’t work)
- To make Operator user on computer 2 has the same password
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Connect Two Computers using a Crossover Cable
January 8th, 2010 by Aseem | File in: Networking
Ever needed to connect two computers together without going through a wireless network? I’ve previously written about how to connect two computers wirelessly using an ad-hoc wireless network, but it’s not as fast as being directly connected.
If your computer are on a wired network, you can network two computers and then share files and folders, but it’s a lot of work! A crossover cable is another way to connect two computers and transfer data.
In order for this setup to work, there are a few things you need to make sure are setup or configured properly. I will try to go through all the different steps in this article.
Step 1 – Configure IP Addresses
Usually, if you are using a crossover cable to connect two computers, the computers are not connected to a LAN network. In this case, you will need to configure static IP addresses for each computer.
You have to make sure that both computers have IP addresses that are on the same subnet. For example, if you give one computer an IP address of 192.168.0.1, then you should give the second computer an IP of 192.168.0.2.
If you used the above IP addresses, you should use a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. If you use an incorrect subnet mask, the connection will not work.
Lastly, the value for the default gateway should be the same on both machines. You can pick which IP address you want to use, but use it on both computers for the default gateway. Below is how my setup looks for one computer:
Step 2 – Crossover Cable
The second thing you need to verify is that you actually have a proper crossover cable. Basically, there are a few different types of crossover cables, but it’s best to get the standard crossover cable where the green and orange pairs are swapped and the brown and blue pairs stay in the same position.
The only pins that need to be crossed are 1,3 and 2,6. So just check your cable on both end and make sure it matches the diagram.
Step 3 – Local User Accounts
If you’re having problems accessing files both ways, you may have to create a user account on each computer that has the same name and same password. This helps get past any kind of Access is Denied errors that may pop up.
Make sure the accounts are administrator accounts also! It’s best to create a new account rather than rename a current account.
Step 4 – Disable Firewalls
Finally, you should disable the firewall on both computers to ensure that none of the file sharing ports are being blocked. You can do this by going to Control Panel and then Windows Firewall. Click on Off.
That’s about it! If you follow all these steps, each computer should be able to access the other properly. If you are having problems, post a comment here and I will try to help! Enjoy!
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How to Connect Two Computers Without a Router
Let's assume you have two computers at home and you want to connect them together so that you can easily share an internet connection between the two machines or transfer photos, music and other files from one computer to another. How do you do this?
Connect Two Computers Directly
There are two options - you can either buy a router or, if you are looking for something more simple and don't want to spend money on new networking hardware, you can connect the two computers using a commonly-available cable. The latter method doesn't involve any complicated network settings and you will still be able to share files, internet connection, and even printers between computers.
Things you need:
To set up this basic wired home network, all you need is an inexpensive Ethernet crossover cable and the other requirement is that network cards* (also known as LAN or Ethernet cards) should be installed on each of you computers.
[*] This should not be an issue because network cards are available on most newer machines by default but if you are working with a very old computer, you can either attach an internal LAN card to your computer's motherboard or go for a USB Network adapter that will turn a USB port into an Ethernet (RJ45) port.
An Ethernet crossover cable looks like a standard Ethernet cable but the internal wiring is a little different. You can purchase crossover cables at Amazon.com or from your local computer store. If you have trouble finding them, you can purchase an inexpensive crossover adaptor and that will let you use any standard Ethernet cable as a crossover cable.
Connect Computers with an Ethernet Crossover Cable
Before connecting the two computers with a physical cable, make sure that both machine are using the same workgroup*. Here is step-by-step guide that explains how you can change the workgroup of your computers.
Changing workgroup in Windows XP - From the Start menu, right-click “My Computer.” Select Properties in the drop-down menu, and then select the second tab that says “Computer Name” from the System Properties window. Now click the “Change…” button, enter a unique Workgroup name and reboot your computer.
Changing workgroup in Windows 7 or Vista - Open the Control Panel, type “Workgroup” in the search box, and select the entry that says “Change Workgroup Name.” Click the “Change…” button, enter a Workgroup name and restart the computer. Windows 7 users can skip one step; simply type “Workgroup” in the search box in the start menu, and select the first entry, then proceed as above.
Now that the workgroups are same for both computers, connect the two computers together using the Ethernet crossover cable. Simply plug-in one end of the crossover cable into the network adapter of Computer A and connect the other end of the cable to the network adapter of Computer B.
Windows will automatically recognize the new network, and you can now easily view files and folder that the other computer has shared. Simply open Networks from the Start Menu (or the Control Panel), and you should see the other computer by its name. You can then browse any shared files on the other computer, and can even utilize shared printers.
Troubleshooting - If you do not see the other computer under Networks, you probably have a prompt at the top of your Network window saying that Network discovery is turned off (screenshots below). Select “Turn on Network Discovery and File Sharing.” In the next prompt, select “No, make the network I am connected to a private network.” Now you should see the other computer on the home network.
[*] While it is possible to share files between two computers connected with a crossover cable without making them part of the same workgroup, the method will only work if both computers have this network set as a private network, and may still cause problems. It is therefore advisable to have both computers on the same workgroup before sharing files and printers.
Share an Internet Connection Between Two Computers
There are scenarios where you may want to share the same internet connection between two computers. For instance:
Situation A - You have setup a Wi-Fi network at home but your old desktop computer doesn't have a wireless network card. In that case, you can use the laptop to connect to the internet wirelessly and then share that same connection with the desktop over a crossover Ethernet cable.
Situation B - You have a netbook with a built-in cellular data connection. You can share that connection with any another computer at home through the crossover Ethernet cable.
Situation C - You use a (slow) Wireless USB modem with your laptop computer while your desktop is connected to an ADSL Broadband line and there's no router at home. For any bandwidth intensive tasks, like when you want to backup photos from your laptop to an online service, you can connect the laptop to the desktop and things will happen much faster.
OK, let's look at the steps required for sharing an Internet connection.
First, if you only wish to share internet connection and not files, both computers need not belong to the same workgroup. All you need to do is to connect the two computers with the Ethernet crossover cable, and then turn on Internet connection sharing in the computer that already has an Internet connection. The instructions vary for different versions of Windows:
For Windows XP - Select “Network and Internet Connections” from the Control Panel and click “Network Connections.”
Right-click on the network connection you wish to share (the one connected to the internet), select Properties, click on the “Advanced” tab, and then check the box that says “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.” Click OK, and the second computer that you have connected to this computer with the Crossover Cable should have internet access now.
For Windows 7 and Vista - Open Control Panel, enter “network connections” in the search box on the top right and select “View Network Connections.”
Right-click on the network connection you wish to share (this must be the one connected to the internet) and select Properties. Select the "Sharing" tab and then check the option that says “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.” Click OK, and the other computer you have connected to this Windows 7 or Vista computer should have internet access now.
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