I have 2 pc`s with XP operating system. I am trying to connect them so i can share the internet connection. Dail-up is only available in my area. I am trying to connect them with a crossover cable. But i cannot get past the Local area connection network cable unplugged. When i connect the crossover cable to both PC`s shouldnt this show Connected! please help..
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Samstoned
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do you know how slow the 2 machines will run
if you can even load a website page like in over 2 minutes when you are both using the connection
surfing would be just crazy this way
your better off using existing modems in each machine
a telphone line splitter try using 2 diff tele. numbers supplyed by the isp sometimes both machine will connect even thought same password
I did this with stargate waaaay back when I was on the baby internet speed like 1400-2800
if you can even load a website page like in over 2 minutes when you are both using the connection
surfing would be just crazy this way
your better off using existing modems in each machine
a telphone line splitter try using 2 diff tele. numbers supplyed by the isp sometimes both machine will connect even thought same password
I did this with stargate waaaay back when I was on the baby internet speed like 1400-2800
I know i`m not on cable & the connection is dial up but it does pretty good for dial up. I hear what your sasying about speed but i would like to try this before i move foward into something else..Pages usually load in 20 sec or less. Now downloading is a different story. reason why i`m trying to do this is my daughter wants to chat with her friends & i`m usually on here also . If i could connect both pc`s & see it for myself.
Samstoned
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and you tried to diff phone numbers,oh well it was a shot
ok you will need 2 network card or the machines have 2 onboard network connection.
you will need cross over cable
and set 1 up as dhcp first establish a connection
I would try a dynamic address first see if they see each other
do search for ics, internet connection sharing at the microsoft website I don't keep all this stuff in my head
I have gone through this procedure but with a network setup not dialup modems
fairly painless
one would guess the main pc nic would use the modem ip address as the gateway( thinking outloud)
ok you will need 2 network card or the machines have 2 onboard network connection.
you will need cross over cable
and set 1 up as dhcp first establish a connection
I would try a dynamic address first see if they see each other
do search for ics, internet connection sharing at the microsoft website I don't keep all this stuff in my head
I have gone through this procedure but with a network setup not dialup modems
fairly painless
one would guess the main pc nic would use the modem ip address as the gateway( thinking outloud)
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DelJo63
you would need TWO separate dial-up accounts, as the ISP will monitor for the same used having multiple connections at the same time.Protee said:
hey guys thxs for your response`s, thought i`d let you know i got it figured out. it was really simple & when i tell you what i done dont say it cant work cause i done it lol... I got this from xp for Dummies which i went out & brought, Here`s what to do or what i done....Unhook phone line network cables from both computers , turn off both computers & unplug them from outlet! Leave unplugged for 30 sec atleast... Plug phone line & crossover cable bac in the host computer or the computer you are using to connect to the internet, Power comp bac up & log onto the internet, your done with this computer, now plug crossover cable into the second comp, power it up & VAULAH!!! Your second comp is now logged on & i see no difference in connection & pages loading up. keep in mind both PC`s run windows XP.
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