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Im trying to network an XP toshiba laptop to a windows
2000 desktop via a crossover cable and 2 lan cards.

XP wants to make a network setup disk, which doesnt work
on the 2000 machine.

I want the network to share files, play LAN games and
share DSL internet connection. (DSL via either machine,
pref 2000)

Any ideas? All help much apprieciated!
Thanks in advance
 
"Ben" said:
Im trying to network an XP toshiba laptop to a windows
2000 desktop via a crossover cable and 2 lan cards.

XP wants to make a network setup disk, which doesnt work
on the 2000 machine.

I want the network to share files, play LAN games and
share DSL internet connection. (DSL via either machine,
pref 2000)

Any ideas? All help much apprieciated!
Thanks in advance
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Configure XP as an Internet Connection Sharing host, as shown here:

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics

Configure 2000 as an Internet Connection Sharing client, as shown
here, and set its workgroup name to MSHOME:

ICS for Win2000 - Client Setup
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics_win2k_client.htm
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