When you get the crossover cable, you need to do two things:
(1) Get the two PCs talking to each other (over TCPIP)
(2) Share a folder on one PC and view it from the other
Having done a bit of Googling, here are some instructions:
(1) Get the two PCs talking to each other (over TCPIP)
Read the following:
http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/basicxpnet/basicXPnet1.htm
Skip the first bit, start at
Network Setup: Part I - Computer Name
You need to follow Parts I,II and III which are on pages 1 and 2.
Don't go beyond Part III, you don't need the proxy etc. that is configured in Parts IV+
Also don't worry about the terms "Client" and "Server", just set up 10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.2 and remember which is which!
To check this is working:
- Go into "Start -> Run" then type "CMD" and press "OK".
- Type "IPCONFIG" and press Enter, you should see the IP address 10.0.0.1 or 10.0.0.2 that you specified.
- On the 10.0.0.1 machine you should be able to type "PING 10.0.0.2" and press Enter, and see Replies.
- On the 10.0.0.2 machine you should be able to type "PING 10.0.0.1" and press Enter, and see Replies.
(2) Share a folder on one PC and view it from the other
Follow instructions here:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/w...winxpfiles.htm
The folder that you shared on one machine should now be available under "My Network Places" on the other machine!
RC