Windows 7: Connect 7 to XP via crossover cable

guest102020 · 22 Apr 2010

I'm trying to retrieve some files on my XP laptop from my 7 laptop and I have a crossover cable. I can't figure out how to do it. Do I have to create a domain or workgroup?

thanks

ccatlett1984 · 22 Apr 2010

Here is a link with instructions.
http://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/c...ossover-cable/

Its far simpler if you have a friend with a old linksys or other brand home router that you could borrow.

not so gray matter · 22 Apr 2010

If you have wireless in both machines, you may be able to create a network using ad-hoc or:

Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

It may just be a way to share a common internet source, but it should allow you to network the two machines. By the way, if the machines aren't both Windows 7 you must use a workgroup.

guest102020 · 22 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by ccatlett1984

Here is a link with instructions.
Connect Two Computers using a Crossover Cable

Its far simpler if you have a friend with a old linksys or other brand home router that you could borrow.

I followed the instructions...
- setup the two IP's 192.168.0.8,9
- Turned off firewall
- connected cable

but I cannot ping either computer. What should I look for?

thanks

chev65 · 22 Apr 2010

This tutorial from Aem shows more details on how to set up the XP machine for ICS.
Internet Sharing using Cross-Over cable

guest102020 · 22 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by chev65

This tutorial from Aem shows more details on how to set up the XP machine for ICS.
Internet Sharing using Cross-Over cable

Can't get past the ping test. Always times out.

guest102020 · 23 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by ccatlett1984

Its far simpler if you have a friend with a old linksys or other brand home router that you could borrow.

Alright, I want to try the home router route, since I can't get anywhere with the cross cable. Do you have a good reference to follow?

thanks

ccatlett1984 · 24 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by guest102020

Quote: Originally Posted by ccatlett1984

Its far simpler if you have a friend with a old linksys or other brand home router that you could borrow.

Alright, I want to try the home router route, since I can't get anywhere with the cross cable. Do you have a good reference to follow?

thanks

Set both computers to dhcp, and plug them into the router. They will get an ip address assigned by it. You can then try to connect by name, if that does not work look at the ip address and connect with that.

CommonTater · 24 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by guest102020

I'm trying to retrieve some files on my XP laptop from my 7 laptop and I have a crossover cable. I can't figure out how to do it. Do I have to create a domain or workgroup?

thanks

Do both machines have Wireless?

If so an adhoc wireless connection is probably your best bet...

Creating an Ad Hoc Wireless Network (XP)
Windows 7: How to Create an Ad Hoc Network | kombitz.com

chev65 · 25 Apr 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by guest102020

Quote: Originally Posted by chev65

This tutorial from Aem shows more details on how to set up the XP machine for ICS.
Internet Sharing using Cross-Over cable

Can't get past the ping test. Always times out.

If that is the case then you probably have a third party A/V or firewall blocking the connection. It's usually best to uninstall your A/V's or third party firewalls until after you have the ICS set up and working.

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