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by basir_noutash

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I wanted to set up a small peer to peer network with two computers. One is win 2000 and the other is win XP. I use a D-Link 100/10mbps switch and Baynet 100/10mbps NICs. When I connect the swith and cables to NICs. It appears that connected to the network. But I cannot ping or access the other computer. I tried both dynamic and Manual IP addresses with the same subnet. And I use straight cables. thanks

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by jschein

With a d-link, I'm almost sure you are using DHCP on both of your pc's.

You must ensure that both pc's are in the same workgroup.

Lastly, XP has it's own firewall. If you are using a d-link with firewall, disable your XP firewall.

Should work no problem.

by sowping

Since its only 2 computers, why do you need to use a switch? If its just 2 machines its best you just connect it peer to peer. You can do this by setting static IP address for both machines (make sure its both have the same subnet and mask). Make one of your machines as your default gateway; ie. setting the default gateway on your connection configuration to the IP address of one of the machine. On both machine make sure you have file and print sharing checked. And lastly make sure you use a cross over cable.

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