LAN problem... please help!

[bahmunt]

I tried to connect two pc's just using a Cat5e network cable through the motherboard LAN port but I just get the network cable inplugged icon on the taskbar.

I thought you could connect two machines without a hub that way?
Is there some annoying little setting in windows I need to change?

[felatio]

try crossover cable

[bahmunt]

K... Got a crossover cable, still no joy. Lights not even flashing on the LAN port in the back of the machine. This sucks!!! :flaming:

[GODLIKE_noob]

you need a router. you cant directly connect two PC's.

[DABhand]

Remember that the Workgroup names on both PC's have to be the same for the PC's to talk to each other oh and also the same OS helps too ;)

There is a network wizard, which will allow you to make a floppy with info to take to the other PC to help setup a network.

Remember to enable File Sharing etc :P Could be a wee bit dangerous to do that without a router, but you have to if you plan on sending or reading files on each PC ;)

And yes Crossover cable for PC to PC and straight-through for PC-Router or PC-Hub or PC-Modem

[bbeenn]

@noob u only need a routher when you are connecting 2 networks togeather like the internet and your lan.
@bahmunt a crossover cable should work but i was having a simular problem with a onboard network card at my friends place the other day so i just put a new network in it and forgot about the one on the MB. u can grab a 2nd hand card for like $2