Techy help needed please!

27 Feb 2007

Ok, Minx needs help again confused

I have a new pc and I need to network it, I have run the network connection wizard on both, used the XP disc to try and transfer files but neither PC can see the other.
I am using a netlink (usb to usb) cable to connect the PCs to each other, I have enabled internet connection sharing, I have a standard plug in the wall BB connection. I know I have to do something with the IP addresses, but as the slave has no connection at all I am stumped. I can configure the master but not the slave :?
I am getting the error message that 'a network cable is unplugged' but it isn't. I have run the network connection wizard and unplugged and re-plugged the cable in and out, shut down and restarted both machines, I have even googled it!!!
Any help would be appreciated!!!
Minx x x

27 Feb 2007

slave?
lp

27 Feb 2007

Quote by LondonPlaything
slave?
lp

You? Me? The pc ?
:giggle:
I am losing the will to live at the mo!!! ;)

27 Feb 2007

thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

27 Feb 2007

Quote by Ukwineman
thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

I have connected the main pc to the lappy before using the same cable, they just share the internet connection then smile

It's basically just to transfer some stuff I can't burn.

27 Feb 2007

Quote by BiWelshMinx
slave?
lp

You? Me? The pc ?

switch?

Quote by Ukwineman
thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

I was going to mention something like that, honest... though for the life of me I couldnt remember the name *ethernet*... like a phone plug on each end innit?... and a thicker cable...
I have one here... a faster conection or somesuch
>good grief lp... steer clear of techie threads... you know it makes sence!<
lp

28 Feb 2007

Quote by BiWelshMinx
slave?
lp

You? Me? The pc ?

Quote by LondonPlaything
switch?

Suits me

Quote by LondonPlaything
thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

I was going to mention something like that, honest... though for the life of me I couldnt remember the name *ethernet*... like a phone plug on each end innit?... and a thicker cable...
I have one here... a faster conection or somesuch
>good grief lp... steer clear of techie threads... you know it makes sence!<
lp
Yes LP stick to perving hun ;)
x x x

28 Feb 2007

Quote by BiWelshMinx
thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

I have connected the main pc to the lappy before using the same cable, they just share the internet connection then smile

It's basically just to transfer some stuff I can't burn.
just look at the details on pc/laptop you not using and replicate on new one? long time since i had to network a couple ofmachines its late and im tired sorry

28 Feb 2007

Quote by Ukwineman
thats because you dont have a cable plug in they dont run usb to usb. you need to conect ethernet cable its like the telephone socket.

I have connected the main pc to the lappy before using the same cable, they just share the internet connection then smile

It's basically just to transfer some stuff I can't burn.
just look at the details on pc/laptop you not using and replicate on new one? long time since i had to network a couple ofmachines its late and im tired sorry
Thanks Ukwineman hun, I have checked all the obvious stuff-I know it is something to do with configuring the IP adresses but while the slave has no connection I can't configure anything sad

28 Feb 2007

why not just temp use the ethernet cable you use to connect to you router for internet if its just to transfer files the switch back ?

28 Feb 2007

I hardly perv at all... no, really!
lp

28 Feb 2007

Ello Minxy wave

Hmm, It is rather late, and my heads full of other stuff at the moment, but I’m pretty sure that if you are using a USB cable you have to configure your connection as a “direct cable connection” as opposed to a network connection.
I’m sure that a direct connection (p2p) will still permit internet sharing dunno

If you want to create a home network you will need some form of hub / router and a few feet of Ethernet Cable. I think
redface

this is quite embarrassing as I have 4 computers networked here at the moment with room for another 6, and it’s not that long ago that I set it all up ffs :doh:
Oh well :dunno:
Like I said, its late rolleyes

I’ll try and remember how it all works tomorrow hunni kiss

28 Feb 2007

Quote by Ukwineman
why not just temp use the ethernet cable you use to connect to you router for internet if its just to transfer files the switch back ?

My BB connection is via usb hun, I dont have an ethernet cable smile

28 Feb 2007

yeah you said :doh: im going to bed brain has long since departed tonight would not mind if i have been drinking. hmmm maybe that the problem

28 Feb 2007

Quote by Pete_sw
Ello Minxy
Hmm, It is rather late, and my heads full of other stuff at the moment, but I’m pretty sure that if you are using a USB cable you have to configure your connection as a “direct cable connection” as opposed to a network connection.
I’m sure that a direct connection (p2p) will still permit internet sharing
If you want to create a home network you will need some form of hub / router and a few feet of Ethernet Cable. I think
this is quite embarrassing as I have 4 computers networked here at the moment with room for another 6, and it’s not that long ago that I set it all up ffs :doh:
Oh well :dunno:
Like I said, its late
I’ll try and remember how it all works tomorrow hunni

Thanks hun, I have tried that method to no avail. I have definately previously created a network using this cable, it's deffo something to do with IP addresses that I am missing sad

28 Feb 2007

Trying putting the IP of the computer connected to the internet into the default gateway setting of the 2nd computer. It's too late in the evening for techy problems :yawn: lol

28 Feb 2007

Quote by BiWelshMinx
Ok, Minx needs help again
Minx x x

The only sensible way to network computers is via ethernet as ethernet is designed for this sole purpose and the hardware is ubiquitous and cheap. If you just wish to conect 2 PCs together you need an 'ethernet crossover cable' or a straight thru ethernet cable and a crossover adaptor, or the more sensible way, 2 straight ethernet cables and little box with flashing lights on commonly known as a network hub. 4 port hubs cost next to nothing to purchase. You can then add more PCs as time goes on. Most people on broadband have a broadband router and most have a 4 port hub built in and therefore have 4 ethernet sockets at the back so in this case all you would need would be some ethernet cables off ebay, not PCw$rld.
BTW there are millions of pages devoted to setting up home networks on the Internet for you to consult! biggrin