I cannot set up a network, I have windows xp, Umm...do I need to have a default gateway set up on my tcp ip protocol on my networking card thing? networking sux
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I cannot set up a network, I have windows xp, Umm...do I need to have a default gateway set up on my tcp ip protocol on my networking card thing? networking sux
Shouldn't this be in the tech board?
What's your setup? Hub? Switch? Crossover cable?
Uhh I guess so, I'm sorry if it's not in the corerct forum...
I have a hub and I have xp and my friend has windows ME and I'm not sure how to set up the network. Whenever i changed the dns on the network card my dsl doesn't work so I'm not sure if I even need it.
so far I have my network card specifying an ip and my friend's computer is on obtain an ip automatically...I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, does the ip have to be a special number?
Well for the internet to work, I put my dsl cable into the uplink connection on the hub, and had to turn a switch for that to work, after that the internet should just work.
Second, if you want to network them, run a network wizard on the XP, and set it up correctly, make the disk and then use it on the ME machine.
That should fix it.
OKay I've heard about making the disk...can you tell me exactly what steps to take to get it to work? I'll try fiddling with it by myself until then
does DSL allow multible IP adresses?
Cable just changed it so they don't give out multiples.
I dont have XP in front of me, so I cant tell you exactly what to do, because we did at my friends house.Quote:
Originally posted by Shadow12345
OKay I've heard about making the disk...can you tell me exactly what steps to take to get it to work? I'll try fiddling with it by myself until then
In control panel, there should be something called Network places. There you should add a new network (you have to create something new). From there a wizard will pop up, and just check the appropriate check marks, according to you setup.
Then put the disk in the second computer, run the file, and it will setup that one too.
Just make sure the internet works on once computer through the hub, before you do the netowrking.
NICE IT WORKS, THANKS!
Cool. Was there anything that I missed in my explanation?
Enjoy
p.s. Since you have over 400 posts, you can change that title under your name.
lol, you just had to point that out huh Method? :)
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The 400 post thing, or the explanation thing. Im going to be doing the same thing soon, so I wanted to make sure I didnt forget all the steps.Quote:
Originally posted by BMJ
lol, you just had to point that out huh Method? :)
MethodMan:
No your explanation was perfect, sorry it took me so long to reply, I was playing LAN games all day with my friend, woot :)
Sorry about the cross posting
yes, because dsl comes with a router attached, and that's whatQuote:
Originally posted by no-one
does DSL allow multible IP adresses?
Cable just changed it so they don't give out multiples.
takes the dynamic ip your internet provider gives you and
apportions it statically over your home lan.
Cable modems don't come with routers ( at least I've never
seen one that does) and so in order for you to connect
multiple computers to it, you have to buy or steal a cable
router and hook one side to your modem and the other to
your local network.
I have cable, a router, and six computers hooked into it.
There's no lag time at all bringing up web pages or sharing
files over the local net.
rick barclay