Crossover Lead

aardvaak

I have a crossover lead to link two of my computers.


How is it supposed to work?


I have plugged it into the network socket of both computers and gone to this pc on both but neither see each other?

datostar

Most recent network interface cards don't need crossover cables because they will auto-detect. Unless these are old machines (pre-Gigabit Ethernet) it might be worth trying a standard cable instead. Another common and frustrating problem can be firewalls running on either or both machines which will prevent communication. Try with the firewalls on both temporarily turned off.

thorganby

You simply need to configure a static IP address on each machine within the same subnet.

All explained here:

https://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/connect-two-computers-using-a-crossover-cable/

aardvaak

thorganby wrote: »

You simply need to configure a static IP address on each machine within the same subnet.

All explained here:

https://helpdeskgeek.com/networking/connect-two-computers-using-a-crossover-cable/

Ok setting up network have given a network name chossen WPA personal but where do i find Security key - do I make it up?

thorganby

aardvaak wrote: »

Ok setting up network have given a network name chossen WPA personal but where do i find Security key - do I make it up?

There is no security key, you will not be using a wireless connection, you will be connecting via the Ethernet cable which is what you originally asked.

Follow steps 1 to 4 in the link provided.

Simples!

TadleyBaggie

aardvaak wrote: »

Ok setting up network have given a network name chossen WPA personal but where do i find Security key - do I make it up?

WPA and security key are WiFi terms, that's nothing to do with hardwired ethernet connections.

As as been said, configure both computer's ethernet connection with a (different) static IP address within the same subnet range.

aardvaak

datostar wrote: »

Most recent network interface cards don't need crossover cables because they will auto-detect. Unless these are old machines (pre-Gigabit Ethernet) it might be worth trying a standard cable instead. Another common and frustrating problem can be firewalls running on either or both machines which will prevent communication. Try with the firewalls on both temporarily turned off.

Where do go go to see if thehey see each oth?


How do I turn off Firewall - where do I look?

aardvaak

TadleyBaggie wrote: »

WPA and security key are WiFi terms, that's nothing to do with hardwired ethernet connections.

As as been said, configure both computer's ethernet connection with a (different) static IP address within the same subnet range.

configure both computer's ethernet connection with a (different) static IP address within the same subnet range - how do i do this?

aardvaak

A strange silence

aardvaak

aardvaak wrote: »

A strange silence

Where is everyone - still no answer?

aardvaak

Can anyone please help?


on clicking set up a new network it says chose a network but nothing comes up