setting up a Home network

I want to set a a home network btw windows Xp and Windows ME.

done already..
both pc are ready w/remote desktop
workstation names
PC names

I have optimum online on PC using Windows ME (there is that black box from cablevision)
The XP is able to use the internet using a cable wire ethernet wire I believe (or it looks like one) which is connected to the black cable box.

I am to right click on LAN connectio/properties/tcp/ip/then properties again..not sure what IP address I should use for either PC. I know the sub mask is 255.255.255.0.
what else should I do to get the nipped in the bud?

I know how to find th IP addresses for both PCs..if needed. but, I dont want to lost internet connection because I am entering the wrong IPs etc, etc. help!

 

Make/Model of "that black box from cablevision" could help

Idealy (for a small/home network) you'd set that black box to issue IP's (DHCP server) and set the computers to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically ".

 

Setting up home network

Motorola Surf Board cable modem SBV5120 - is the name of the black box. thank you.

I need to know what to do.

thanks.

 

What happened Wildfire? I really thought you was gonna try to help me out. I really would appreciate it. I would appreciate if anyone could assist with my issue.

thanks.

 

home networking

Please help me.

I want to set up a home network using a windows XP and Windows ME desktops.

done already..
both pc are ready w/remote desktop
I setup the workstation name (Mshome)
PC names were given as well.
We have Client for Microsoft Network & Printer & File Sharing enabled.

I have optimum online on PC using Windows ME (there is that black box from cablevision)
The XP is able to use the Internet through a cable wire ethernet wire I believe (or it looks like one) which is connected to the black cable box.

I am to right click on LAN connection/properties/tcp/ip/then properties again..not sure what IP address I should use for either PC. I know the sub mask is 255.255.255.0.
what else should I do to get the nipped in the bud?

I know how to find th IP addresses for both PCs..if needed. but, I don't want to lost my internet connection because I am entering the wrong IPs etc, etc. help!

Motorola Surf Board cable modem SBV5120 - is the name of the black box.
I want to share files and printer which I made sure both PC are ready for that when the times comes. the printer in on the XP PC.

thank you for helping whoever replies!!!

 

Ok, thank you. I am still learning; I'll get it together.

thank you.

 

I'm really sorry mun1mun I missed your post, if you are still having problems have you read through this MS Guide?