Network with XP Pro & 200 Pro

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I have 2 computers I would like to network. One OS is 2000 Pro, the other one is XP Pro. I have a CAT5 cable connecting the 2 together. What do I do to set up the network? Do I need a switch/router to be able to communicate in both directions? How do I set the computers up so that I can use the Outlook calendar on either computer so that I can schedule appointments on either one & it will show up on the other one?
 
First, if the cable is NOT a cross over cable and is just a normal Ethernet
cable, you won't be able to get them connected. So in this case you would
need a small hub or a switch. Then configure the IP schemes so they are
correct for the system.

The next issue would be sharing the calendar. AFAIK you need Exchange or
something centralized to share the calendar. I.e. as you described the issue
you won't be able to share the calendars. :(
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pww1fishon said:
I have 2 computers I would like to network. One OS is 2000 Pro, the other
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one is XP Pro. I have a CAT5 cable connecting the 2 together. What do I do
to set up the network? Do I need a switch/router to be able to communicate
in both directions? How do I set the computers up so that I can use the
Outlook calendar on either computer so that I can schedule appointments on
either one & it will show up on the other one?
 
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