Connect two pcs with network cable


  1. dtaluthge
    Posts : 43
    Windows 7 ultimate (32bit) v 7600
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    Connect two pcs with network cable


    i tried to connect ma laptop and ma home pc with network cable it doesnt work. laptop running windows 7 ultimate and pc running with xp sp1. is it possible to connect???
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  3. MDR
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    windows 7 64bit
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    you need a cross cable
    you need to sepcify each computer with an ip add
    you need to be on the same domain
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  4. Ch@n
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    Lion
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    same workgroup too.
    default gateway shuld be same.
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  6. chev65
    Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    dtaluthge said:
    i tried to connect ma laptop and ma home pc with network cable it doesnt work. laptop running windows 7 ultimate and pc running with xp sp1. is it possible to connect???
    Try following this tutorial, it may help with your problem.
    Internet Sharing using Cross-Over cable
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