Sure it's been raised a thousand times but I'm a novice to networking, so apologies...
I've just acquired a second PC and have installed it next door - Having now bought a 15m UTP crossover cable I've physically connected them and indeed they 'seem' to be aware of one anothers' presence, but little else.
Local Area Connection Status: Limited or no connectivity. Speed 100.0 Mbps
Support tab initiated a Repair local Area Connection routine 'Windows is taking the following action: Renewing your IP address' but no dice - ends with 'Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed: Renewing your IP address'
both are running XP pro
The main aim in this exercise is to share an Internet connection - and no I can't afford wireless
It's all physical via a wired USB ADSL connection on my principle PC
Any help very much appreciated!
Many thanks
Sols
edit: btw all the links to Networking Computers "How-To" in the FAQ sticky are dead
I've just acquired a second PC and have installed it next door - Having now bought a 15m UTP crossover cable I've physically connected them and indeed they 'seem' to be aware of one anothers' presence, but little else.
Local Area Connection Status: Limited or no connectivity. Speed 100.0 Mbps
Support tab initiated a Repair local Area Connection routine 'Windows is taking the following action: Renewing your IP address' but no dice - ends with 'Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed: Renewing your IP address'
both are running XP pro
The main aim in this exercise is to share an Internet connection - and no I can't afford wireless

Any help very much appreciated!
Many thanks
Sols
edit: btw all the links to Networking Computers "How-To" in the FAQ sticky are dead
Last edited: