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    Connect two computers using a crossover cable

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Speedies, Jul 2, 2011.

  1. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    I'm trying to connect my two computer (XP and Win 7) using a crossover cable. I set the the IP as 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2.

    The computers can see each each other and I can access the public folder of the win7-machine on my XP-machine. However, if I try accessing the xp-machine it says:

    Both computers can ping each other without problems.

    I've tried rebooting the computers, plugging the cable out and back in again, turn Internet (wifi) off but it doesn't work.

    Does anyone have an idea how to fix this problem?

    Thank you.

    Greetings,
    Speedies
     
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Just some ideas.

    * Make sure "File and Printer Sharing" is enabled on both machines.

    * Temporarily disable ALL firewalls

    * Are you being prompted to enter a user/pass before you get that message above? If so then you're in business, you just need to enter the correct credentials for accessing the intended pc.

    * Are you just trying to share files between the machines? I would create a "Shared" folder on the machine you want to transfer files to. Right click the Desktop for ex. ----> New Folder...give folder a name. Right click on this created folder, select Properties; enable Advance Sharing and Security options, adding and giving the Everyone user group full access for simplicity. This of course if this is all temporary.
     
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  3. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    First of all, thanks for answering.

    The File and Printer Sharing is already enabled.
    Disabling the firewalls won't help and I deactivated the user/pass login so there is no password needed.

    Is there a specific reason why it says that there is no permission to access the one computer?
     
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    Takosan Notebook Enthusiast

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  5. Speedies

    Speedies Notebook Guru

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    Yes, they are in the same workgroup.

    The weird thing is than one computer can access the other computer but not vice versa.
     
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  6. Takosan

    Takosan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Speedies, I don't think disabling user/password is a good idea on XP machine. Although they are talking about Vista here the reply from bigteddy here may be why you can go XP->W7 but not the other way around: Access denied and You don't have permission
     
    Takosan, Jul 2, 2011
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  7. ren3g7ade

    ren3g7ade Notebook Evangelist

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    You will need to set static IP addresses on each machine and the connect via that IP address. If you are using a cross over cable, there is no DNS (Domain Name Server) to resolve computer names, so connect using static addresses.
     
    ren3g7ade, Jul 7, 2011
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  8. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Instead of disabling the login, make sure both of your computers accounts have same user name and password.

    That way both computers know the other is a trusted one and grant access to shared resources.

    You may have multiple users, you do not have be logged in both computers at once. Just need same user/pass combo to exist in both computers. And of course allow the named user to access the share in the first place :)
     
    KLF, Jul 7, 2011
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