is it possible

PCDave · 18 Dec 2007 at 12:34

noob question here

is i possible to connect a vista pc to a xp machine just using an ethernet cable?

tolien · 18 Dec 2007 at 12:55

No reason why it isn't.

PCDave · 18 Dec 2007 at 13:02

Tolien said:
No reason why it isn't.

ok i have connected them the vista machine says it has local only which im sure is fine but the xp machine says it has limited connectivity i turned the firewall of any reason why it still wont let me access the vista shares?

Deception · 18 Dec 2007 at 13:06

Using a Crossover cable or Straight through? I believe a Crossover is needed for PC to PC connection.

PCDave · 18 Dec 2007 at 13:07

just using a normal ethernet cable that you can plug into your router but that should not matter should it i have no problem when using this cable for xp-xp

tolien · 18 Dec 2007 at 13:27

Have you manually assigned the machines IP addresses, subnet masks et al?
They won't do it automatically unless you're running a DHCP server somewhere, hence the limited connectivity messages.