ethernet connection problem
 

Hello. I tried connecting my desktop pc to my laptop for the first time (I
have never tried doing so with any computers in the past..). Both computers
are showing an icon alerting me that the network cable is unplugged. I have
tried a few different ethernet cables, so I doubt it would be due to faulty
cabling. I have also tried disabling then enabling the Local Area
Connection, but when I enable it the cable is not detected and the
connection fails. Any ideas?

Thanks
Ted

Re: ethernet connection problem
 

CTB <CTB@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4087a28a$1@news.alphalink.com.au...
> Hello. I tried connecting my desktop pc to my laptop for the first time
(I
> have never tried doing so with any computers in the past..). Both
computers
> are showing an icon alerting me that the network cable is unplugged. I
have
> tried a few different ethernet cables, so I doubt it would be due to
faulty
> cabling. I have also tried disabling then enabling the Local Area
> Connection, but when I enable it the cable is not detected and the
> connection fails. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Ted
>
>

Hi Ted

As it`s only 2 pc`s that you`d like to network, you need to use a crossover
type network cable; if you`re already using one, have a look at your network
settings, particularly your firewall settings (if any)

Re: ethernet connection problem
 

If you are connecting the computers *directly* together via an ethernet
cable, then you need a "crossover" style ethernet cable. Otherwise, you will
need an ethernet hub, or ethernet switch to connect them together with
standard ethernet cables.



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"CTB" <CTB@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4087a28a$1@news.alphalink.com.au...
> Hello. I tried connecting my desktop pc to my laptop for the first time
(I
> have never tried doing so with any computers in the past..). Both
computers
> are showing an icon alerting me that the network cable is unplugged. I
have
> tried a few different ethernet cables, so I doubt it would be due to
faulty
> cabling. I have also tried disabling then enabling the Local Area
> Connection, but when I enable it the cable is not detected and the
> connection fails. Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Ted
>
>

Re: ethernet connection problem
 

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:46:21 +1000, "CTB" <CTB@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hello. I tried connecting my desktop pc to my laptop for the first time (I
>have never tried doing so with any computers in the past..). Both computers
>are showing an icon alerting me that the network cable is unplugged. I have
>tried a few different ethernet cables, so I doubt it would be due to faulty
>cabling. I have also tried disabling then enabling the Local Area
>Connection, but when I enable it the cable is not detected and the
>connection fails. Any ideas?

Are you using a router?

Are you using a standard cable?...or a crossover cable?


Have a nice week...

Trent

What do you call a smart blonde?
A golden retriever.

Re: ethernet connection problem
 

You are best to use a small router. This way you can have both computers and
the DSL at the same time. Each device needs a standard type cable.

If you want to connect them peer to peer, you need a cross cable, not the
standard cable.

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"CTB" <CTB@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4087a28a$1@news.alphalink.com.au...
Hello. I tried connecting my desktop pc to my laptop for the first time (I
have never tried doing so with any computers in the past..). Both computers
are showing an icon alerting me that the network cable is unplugged. I have
tried a few different ethernet cables, so I doubt it would be due to faulty
cabling. I have also tried disabling then enabling the Local Area
Connection, but when I enable it the cable is not detected and the
connection fails. Any ideas?

Thanks
Ted

Re: ethernet connection problem
 

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:15:06 -0400, "Jerry G." <jerryg50@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>You are best to use a small router. This way you can have both computers and
>the DSL at the same time. Each device needs a standard type cable.
>
>If you want to connect them peer to peer, you need a cross cable, not the
>standard cable.

I don't think you meant to state it quite that way, Jerry.
Peer-to-peer...vs. server-workstation...has nothing to do with the
cabling setup.


Have a nice week...

Trent

What do you call a smart blonde?
A golden retriever.