Trying to network two Dimension computers... help!

What type of connections are you trying to make?  Router or ICS?

Message Edited by jmwills on 02-16-2006 11:58 AM

Thanks for the mail Jim - getting desperate and I really know nothing about networking. I'm trying to connect them directly (not sure if that either router or ICS) - just using a network cable from network connection ports on the back of the PC.

Getting really desperate - have loads of video production work on one PC that I have to get moved onto the other.

Pretty soon there will be tears!

iwhelan,

Note that when you directly connect two PCs together, you must use a special networking cable called a "crossover cable."  A regular, straight-through ethernet cable will not work.

Start with these links. Even though you could do it with a cable connection, arouter would be easier.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspx

Whoa Paladin...where you been hiding?

Which OS's are involved?  Which folders are you trying to share?  Is there a third party firewall running?

An tears there were!

I got the correct cable last night - linked up the Dimension 9100 and the Dimension 9150 - ran the home network wizard. Some success - my old PC is now accessing the internet through the network I have set up through my new computer.

However I cannot get access to files on either PC. I've tried sharing folders but it just does not see them.

Getting desperate - help!!!

Sure sounds like either Mcaffee or Norton Firewalls are running.  With XP Home you can only share the My Docs folder and nothing else.  Is File & Print Sharing enabled?  See the previous links.

MX?  What is that?

could very possibly be it - I'll check when I get in this evening! Really appreciate the help, thanks!

Ah me poor brain cells - actually meant to say Windows XP!

I'll give myself 40 lashes...

More than likely it is the firewall issue.