Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

[smsmasters]

I have a usb adsl modem, freedom2surf 512 adsl and i have a laptop and desktop pc both running windows xp. I tried using a crossover cable and internet connection sharing but it ALWAYS says "network cable is unplugged". Why is this???

It's extremely difficult to just network two pcs. Can someone pls point me in the right direction. i don't want to use a router, just internet connection sharing.

[A-PaLm]

try getting a second utp cable to test and make sure. If your network card is properly installed and not disabled inside the device manager then either it is cable or connector.

Let me know when you tested it with a new cable.... just to make sure.


cheers

ps does things can turn a man insane

[smsmasters]

what is a "utp cable"??? if a second cable doesnt work what else should i try please

[A-PaLm]

just a new crossover cable :smileygrin:

[EzDoezIt]

It is easy to tell a crossover from a straight-through cable.

Hold the two plastic RJ45 plugs of the cable together. The order of the coloured wires in the plugs are the same for a straight-through.

You need a crossover cable and it must be CAT5 or CAT6. Cable is cheap. Buy another one and test with it.

[A-PaLm]

tnx eddie for the excellent explenation

[smsmasters]

im gonna buy a crossover cable 2moro. ill let u all know how i get on. many thanks to everyone who helped me :smileygrin:

[smsmasters]

hey, i bought a crossover cable and VOILA. i have a working network. i can share files etc. and my two computers now share one internet connection. thanks to all who helped me get thru this predicament.


cheers :smileygrin:

[EzDoezIt]

Yay! I'm glad you got it sorted out. :smileygrin:

[smsmasters]

but some instant messaging programs such as AIM dont work properly. im kinda worried about the security of my pc. the ics host has sygate personal firewall.

how secure is my system?

[A-PaLm]

Nice to see it all worked out, somethimes it are the simple things