Yet Another Windows7 And XP issue

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  1. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
       #1

    Yet Another Windows7 And XP issue


    I have an issue. I want to connect Windows 7 and XP via LAN. I have the cross cables and 2 Lan slots.

    The first one is connected to a modem (so internet connectivity throught that)

    The other one i have used to connect both PCs together. i was able to sucessfully share files and had a healthy ping when both connected. But no internet connectivity. So i tried bridging the both lan connections. the connections between the pcs went away.

    I need help.

    Uploaded a pic.
    http://i45.tinypic.com/2ni1s1s.jpg
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  2. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #2

    Hi and Welcome,

    When you say the connections between the pcs went away, did u mean you can no longer share file?

    Were both PCs able to gain access to the internet after u bridge?
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  3. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    aem said:
    Hi and Welcome,

    When you say the connections between the pcs went away, did u mean you can no longer share file?

    Were both PCs able to gain access to the internet after u bridge?

    When you say the connections between the pcs went away, did u mean you can no longer share file?
    YES

    Were both PCs able to gain access to the internet after u bridge?
    NO, only the host computer that is Windows 7 was able to gain access to the Internet. The other PC (windows XP) wasn't able to access files or internet
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  4. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #4

    Can i get you to go thru this thread Trouble sharing between 7 and XP?

    My setup was w7 to wireless router, Xp to W7 via cable Cat 5.
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  5. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    aem said:
    Can i get you to go thru this thread Trouble sharing between 7 and XP?

    My setup was w7 to wireless router, Xp to W7 via cable Cat 5.

    I have done my setup the same way.


    The default (main LAN) is set to automatic IP as it is connected thru modem and has dynamic ip.

    I used a 192.168.0.1 on the other lan card on the host PC i.e. windows 7 and used 192.168.0.2 on windows xp. Next i bridged the 2 connections on windows 7.

    When the connections are unbridged the file sharing works.

    http://i49.tinypic.com/2yp0kd1.jpg
    http://i47.tinypic.com/10xbi0y.png
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  6. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #6

    When u allowed auto detect, why did u use 192.168.0.1? or is this ip given by your Router?

    If so I find it weird that the IP is that cos usually the first IP should be the default gateway.
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  7. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I had the gateway at 192.168.1.1

    So you telling me that what i should do:

    1. Set an ip of 192.168.0.1 to the second connection in my main windows
    2. Set an ip of 192.168.0.2 to the XP
    3. Next i should check if they ping
    4. If yes then i should bridge the first and second connection of my main pc. this way both internet and file-sharing would work?

    If yes then this doesnt work.
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  8. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #8

    Can you give me the ipconfig of your main LAN? I don't quite like the zero in the IP.
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  9. Posts : 12
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    With a Bridged connection
    http://i49.tinypic.com/ll9gx.jpg

    The main internet connection (which is connected with modem)
    http://i50.tinypic.com/260r9ew.jpg

    The secnd connection (connted to XP)
    http://i49.tinypic.com/mt3ryb.jpg
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  10. aem
    Posts : 2,698
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
       #10

    My fear of the zero in your ip is rightful

    On your xp machine:

    1) Connect the cross-over cable to your w7
    2) Set manaul ip to:

    IP = 115.186.121.6 (6 is just a number in my head)
    Subnet = should be auto filled out once u hit Tab from the IP location. Otherwise 255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway = 115.186.121.1

    3) test ping from w7 to xp.
    4) once pings are good, leave cable as is, untick manula ip selection and set to auto detect.

    5) Goto w7 and select your main LAN and the LAN to your xp,then brigde it.

    Give it some times in betweens before testing IE.
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