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I have been trying to set up a direct PC-to-PC network between two machines
running XP home using Ethernet (slipped cable). From 'Network Connections' I
selected 'Create a new connection', 'Set up an advanced connection',
'Connect directly to another computer' but when I get to 'Connection Device'
I am only offered LPT and COM ports.
If you follow the Help on the subject it shows various method including RJ45
and USB leads. What 'obvious' mistake am I making?
On another front can the GigaBit LAN on my Gigabyte motherboard be used as
10/100Mbps LAN port or do I need to change the drivers. I am sure at one
stage I used this port to connect to my cable modem, however, now I only
seem to get connection with the 10/100 port. I reboot the cable modem after
changing connection ports.
Thanks, Graham.
running XP home using Ethernet (slipped cable). From 'Network Connections' I
selected 'Create a new connection', 'Set up an advanced connection',
'Connect directly to another computer' but when I get to 'Connection Device'
I am only offered LPT and COM ports.
If you follow the Help on the subject it shows various method including RJ45
and USB leads. What 'obvious' mistake am I making?
On another front can the GigaBit LAN on my Gigabyte motherboard be used as
10/100Mbps LAN port or do I need to change the drivers. I am sure at one
stage I used this port to connect to my cable modem, however, now I only
seem to get connection with the 10/100 port. I reboot the cable modem after
changing connection ports.
Thanks, Graham.