How do i network a pc with Vista OS and another pc with XP os through crossover ethernet?

i used to have to xp pcs networked together directly through a crossover ethernet cable, and they worked perfectly. i could connect to internet using one pc's internet connection and i could share files and printer. I decided to put vista on one of the pc's and now i dont quite know how to network the vista and xp. btw i'm new to vista.





i think i kinda networked them, but on the vista computer it says "this computer is connected to Unidentified Network"





can somebody explain how to network these by crosswire ethernet.. thnx

How do i network a pc with Vista OS and another pc with XP os through crossover ethernet?
Just connect the XP and Vista box with crossover cable, and then configure network info on each computer. I've following articles to help you:





Connect 2 Computers Directly Using Crossover Cable


http://www.home-network-help.com/crossov...





Configuring IP Address and Other Network Information in Windows Vista


http://www.home-network-help.com/configu...





Changing the Network Location Type in Windows Vista


http://www.home-network-help.com/network...





Hope helps..
Reply:IF it was working before ,it still should be working ,some minor things you have to check 1- Make sure all your computers are part of same group if not go ahead and make one group for all your PCs here is how you do it


Right click on "My computer" %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;click on property%26gt;%26gt;click on "Computer Name" tab%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;click on Change, you can also change the name of your computer to different name But Group name has to be the same in all your computers"Make sure you are the administrator when you do this ,this option is not available to Limited user accounts.Cross wire is the one you make sometimes from PC to PC ,if you know how to make cat 5(RJ45) wire (usually it is straight wire) but to make cross wire one end of cat 5 cable is regular order I think if you look at color it starts with Orange+strip and ended up with solid Brown


(1-orange+strip 2-orange3-Green strip4-blue5-Blue+strip6-green7-Brown+tr... 8-Brown) BOTH END LOOK THE SAME coloring order But Cross over wire one side is like straight wire the other side have different coloring order I send you a picture of Cross over you get some Ideas.


http://www.zytrax.com/images/cat5_cross_...
Reply:connect the two cpomputers together using strait tru to a switch if ytouy have dsl or cable modem the connect switch to modem using a crossover cable but try the line wqith a strait tru first ...if no connectivity then drop the crossover on it








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