Crossover Cable Connection

PurplezArctic

Yes, I already know I should have a network up using a router or switch, but for the time being, I'm practically forced to try using a direct pc-pc style network;

For this, I bought a crossover cable and connected each end to the two of the computers I wish to share files through. My newest computer I have just built recognizes the cable immediately, however, my old Compaq does not. The pc that recognizes the cable shows a LAN connection under Network Connection, but gives me the "Limited or no connection" notice (or something along those lines).

I've checked the device manager within my Compaq and my Ethernet Controller is giving me the "?" icon, as if it is unrecognized or without a driver.

So, is the problem here because some OS related setting is blocking the incoming connection, or am I missing drivers that are compatible with the crossover cable?

Thanks.

Ryder

Did you setup an IP scheme for both PC's?

You need to give both of them an IP address.

PurplezArctic

This I figured, however, on the Compaq there is no connection to configure the TCP/IP settings. Perhaps there is another way I can do this? At this point, there are no connections visible, besides my internet connection.



Side note: When viewing both PCs from behind, the new rig shows a green light, while the Compaq other is giving an orange tinge.

Ryder

The driver is not installed properly on the compaq, definitely.

PurplezArctic

Okay. So now I have found the appropriate drivers for the Compaq. Both PCs can successfully ping back to each other.

Now... I know how to share folders and drives, but where can I find the shared folder on on one computer from the other?

kryyst

net use m: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx\share where xxx = ip of target computer and share = folder share name.

PurplezArctic

Ah, I realized my mistake; I had not set the same work group name. Now I can see all my shared folders. Thanks guys!