I can't share internet between two pc's ????

James Manns

James Manns

James Manns

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hi there,
i just got xp onto my new build and im trying to share the internet from my current pc (which uses a wireless card) to he new pc via a ethernet cable.
ive tried the sharing option in properties of the local area connection and i get a message = there is an IP address conflict with another system on the network and says local area connection is unplugges ??:confused:

can someone please tell me what im doing wrong ?

thanks, James
 
By the sounds if it you have 2 devices using the exact same IP, which you can't have on a network. Check the IP of each device and make sure they are all different but on the same network.
 
run cmd.exe to open up a command prompt then type 'ipconfig'. Look at the IP, you should see something like '192.168.0.1'. Do that all on your devices and have a look if any of them share the same IP, if they do change one of them to an unused ip, staying within the same IP range (so make sure octets 1, 2 and 3 are the SAME for all devices, and the 4th octet should be unique).
 
You can't use a normal ethernet cable if you're plugging it directly between two PCs. You need to either buy or make a Crossover cable. Or you could place a hub/switch in between the two.
 
As above, buy a router, a HUB/Switch OR a Crossover cable.
Set the IPs manually to a static of your choice, OR use the internet sharing wizard.
 
Liquidfox said:
You can't use a normal ethernet cable if you're plugging it directly between two PCs. You need to either buy or make a Crossover cable. Or you could place a hub/switch in between the two.
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Not really the case these days tbh, as most modern (in the last 5 years or so) NICs will have auto MDI/MDI-X.

Typically with a modern PC, a normal patch cable would be fine.
 
Crossover cables are only relevant for direct PC-PC or switch-switch links (router is considered same as switch for this purpose). In your case if you're happy with one PC on wifi, then you can simply buy a normal patch lead to go direct between the router and 2nd PC. If you want both PCs wired then get 3 normal patch leads and the switch you linked.

As it happens, the switch you linked supports "auto MDI-X" which means it doesn't matter which type of cable you plug in to it, either will work.
 
Hmm, just curious, but are you plugging it from your new pc to the current pc? Surely it would be easier if you was to plug it intot he router directly, or order another wireless card for it?
 
i was thinkin about another wireless card but im not happy with the wireless speed im getting and signal isnt great due to amount of material the signal has to go threw (floors etc)

so i was wondering wether to do it wired and if that would be better ?
 
Wired links are approx 10 times faster (in real-world transfer) than equivalent generation wifi, and way more reliable. Definitely wire it up if possible.
 
i really would like to wire it up but the wire would have to go down the landing, then down the stairs then to the router ??

i dont know wether i would be able to put it under the carpet down the stairs ect ??
 
Well ,they are good for sharing files between machines too.

If you only want the machines to access the internet, then buy some 85Mb versions if your internet is 8Mb or over (actual) - "value" ones are available for £35 a pair
or some 14Mb if it is below - getting more difficult to find, now.

Or - skip the switch and buy three compatible homeplugs (~£50 for three 85Mb)
 
ok so ive looked around and theres a phone port in the next room.
does this mean i could get a network patch cable and plug that in there and bring the router from downstairs and plug the cable into the router in my room and use the router as a switch for the two pc's and use the wireless for other devices ?
 
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Best way would be to suck it and see - just make sure you use microfilters on the extensions:)
( will certainly be the cheapest option! )
 
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