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Connecting old pc to new laptop using crossover ethernet cable

XeonGX

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Hello everybody,
I just got a new laptop, and i want to transfer some big files from my old pc to the new laptop.
I don't have a router or anything, i searched the internet and found out that i can make a network between 2 computers using the crossover ethernet cable.
I just went and bought one for 15 dollars.
Now i cant figure out how to make the network.

my laptop already has internet thru the usb of my modem
and both has ethernet port.
i connected the crossover ethernet cable to my laptop and to my pc.
now i get
local area network unidentified
and it just doesn't connect.

pc using vista premium, and laptop is on xp home.

anybody can help me please?
 
On PC1:

Set static IP to: 192.168.1.2, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway: 192.168.1.1

On PC2:

Set static IP to: 192.168.1.3, subnet 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1

Enable sharing of files/folders on both PC and make sure they are on the same workgroup.
 
EDIT:
i get unidentified network in the network location.
it just doesn't connect, im sure i have everything setup correctly


is this a vista bug?
 
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Try leaving the default gateways blank. Since there is one possible route between the two computers.
Also make sure that the cable is functional, the wires need to be in right places, take a look at this picture to help you: http://www.networkgeek.com/images/crossover_T568B.png (bottom one)
Also I'm not sure how you're setting it up, but do not use windows network wizard.
 
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