How Can I Connect Two Computers with Lan Cable in Windows Xp?
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From the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections on both machines, and then connect the computers using the crossover cable. If either machine’s status is shown as “Disconnected”, the cable is either not firmly seated or bad. After the connection is made, enable file sharing for each computer.

How do I setup a LAN between two computers?

Share Files Between Two Computers Using LAN Cable

  1. Step 1: Connect Both PCs With LAN Cable. Connect both computers to a LAN cable. …
  2. Step 2: Enable Network Sharing on Both PCs. …
  3. Step 3: Setup Static IP. …
  4. Step 4: Share a folder.

How do I setup a LAN connection on Windows XP?

Go to Start -> Settings –> Network and Dial-Up Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection icon, then select Properties. Press Configure Button.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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