Network

[fedz]

You've probably had many threads like this before, but I'll bother you again...
I have two computers , both with network modems and I am trying to link them up to each other so I can keep them synchronized. I also have a Network cable which I have used to link the two DIRECTLY.
HOWEVER, after much network wizard use, the same thing always comes up: Network cable unplugged.
A bit of detailed help please!!!

[glc]

You need a CROSSOVER cable to connect them directly.

[fedz]

sorry what's that?
I've got a cable that looks like an internet cable xcept with 8 pins

[RJ]

A crossover cable is a network cable that is used to link 2 PCs together. It has 8 pins and a RJ 45 plug. It looks like a Twisted Pair, but the wiring is different.
http://www.makeitsimple.com/how-to/dyi_crossover.htm

Unless at least one of your NICs is a Gigabit one, you do need a crossover cable to connect them correctly.

Also what do you mean by internet cable ? There is no internet cable, you use the same (twisted pair. . and some others) for internet.

RJ

[fedz]

yep i have one of those
now what?!!

[RJ]

So you're sure you have a crossover ?

Can you ping the other computer ? Do you have a firewall running ?

RJ

[fedz]

yep im sure ive got a crossover. I've tried the traditional xp wizard way but it doesn't work, just says network cable unplugged. Tried troubleshooter as well but to no avail