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Young Man
Hi,
I am having problems networking my parents computers directly using a
crossover cable. When I plug the crossover cable into the network ports of
each computer the computers both attempt to accquire IP addresses but they
both end up displaying a "limited connection or no connectivity" message.
I've followed the instructions on this webpage but to no avail:
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
Here's the low down:
1) I know there aren't any problems with the cabling as I use the same cable
between my lap top and home computer without any problems.
2) Both cards are on board and appear to be working correctly (right click
properties). One card is a SIS 900 PCI faster ethernet adaptor while the
other is a VIA Rhine II fast ethernet adaptor. Incidently I have exactly the
same adaptors on my my laptop and home computer and they work perfectly!
3) My folks have an ADSL router that is connected to the one computer via a
USB port. The TCP/IP properties for this device is set to obtain IP and DNS
automatically.
4) Both network adaptors have obtain IP and DNS automatically set as well.
Any help will be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance
I am having problems networking my parents computers directly using a
crossover cable. When I plug the crossover cable into the network ports of
each computer the computers both attempt to accquire IP addresses but they
both end up displaying a "limited connection or no connectivity" message.
I've followed the instructions on this webpage but to no avail:
http://www.pchell.com/support/limitedconnectivity.shtml
Here's the low down:
1) I know there aren't any problems with the cabling as I use the same cable
between my lap top and home computer without any problems.
2) Both cards are on board and appear to be working correctly (right click
properties). One card is a SIS 900 PCI faster ethernet adaptor while the
other is a VIA Rhine II fast ethernet adaptor. Incidently I have exactly the
same adaptors on my my laptop and home computer and they work perfectly!
3) My folks have an ADSL router that is connected to the one computer via a
USB port. The TCP/IP properties for this device is set to obtain IP and DNS
automatically.
4) Both network adaptors have obtain IP and DNS automatically set as well.
Any help will be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance