Parallel Port Network

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Hi,
I have connected my laptop to my desktop using the parallel
ports. The link becomes active but I am unable to see the
laptop from the desktop & vice-versa. The same is true for
files and folders. I have enabled file & folder sharing but
still cannot access any files on the laptop which I made
the host and the desktop the guest. The icon on the laptop
says unauthenticated user which I think is my problem but I
am yet to find a solution. Any help will be appreciated. Thanx.
Garth
 
Did you use a real "laplink" cable for this? It cannot be just a parallel
cable. Laplink cables are designed just for this purpose and are thinner in
diameter than normal parallel cables. Sometimes they are called "direct
cable connection" cables.
Go through the direct cable connection troubleshooter in the Help menu.
Make sure you have identical user accounts/passwords on both machines.
Also, you need to take another step beyond just enabling file and printer
sharing. You have to actually create a share and give permissions to that
share to your user account or group.

Good luck.
 
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