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Help! cant find LAN connection

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by Tuomaaca, 2003/06/12.

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  1. 2003/06/12
    Tuomaaca

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    I'm a complete beginner at home networking, but im trying it. On my new XP-loaded computer, I have two questions 1.) Why does it say my LAN cable is unplugged when it is plugged in? & 2.) when I try to access the network "Home" on which my Windows 98 computer is networked, it shows an error saying it Home is not accessible. Help me PLEASE!!
     
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    Tell us where the cables go. How many computers?

    If it is computer to computer then you may have a patch cable. A patch cable will work for computer to hub/switch but not computer to computer.

    So computer to computer you need a crossover cable. Walmart time.

    Right cable will light the lights! Smile.

    mike
     
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