Lan Games

I have two computers connected to a d-link router then to a DSL modem. I
would like to play games against my son on his computer. I have tried opening
ports on the router and can not connect to his computer. I can transfer
files back and forth so the computers do see each other.
I was told that a crossover cable would resolve this but I don't know whats
required to make this connections. Do I have to install another NIC card in
each of the two computers and then connect the two computers with the
crossver cable ? What about software set-up - I am running XP home edition
on both computers.

Thanks - George

Though this newsgroup doesn't support your question (Microsoft Broadband
Networking hardware and software only), we'll take a shot at it, George.

Playing games on the LAN is not a complicated issue. If you've already got
the two computers seeing each other and sharing files and folders, you're
ahead of the game. What is required is generally the CD for the game on
EACH computer, and then one must be the host.

Check the documentation which comes with the game to see what they say about
LAN support, and their recommendations for doing it. Remember, the game
itself must support LAN play. If in doubt, check the game website for
additional information. You may need, after installing the game on each
system, not only to have the game CD for each, but share some specific
folders/files on each system.

If you have further issues, try posting to the
microsoft.public.windowsxp.games where we support gameplay on XP computers.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"George" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:EE8CFA89-5EAA-4589-814D-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have two computers connected to a d-link router then to a DSL modem. I
> would like to play games against my son on his computer. I have tried
> opening
> ports on the router and can not connect to his computer. I can transfer
> files back and forth so the computers do see each other.
> I was told that a crossover cable would resolve this but I don't know
> whats
> required to make this connections. Do I have to install another NIC card
> in
> each of the two computers and then connect the two computers with the
> crossver cable ? What about software set-up - I am running XP home
> edition
> on both computers.
>
> Thanks - George

George,

I suggest a possibility why you cannot connect to another PC: 2 computers
communicate by TCP/IP protocal to visit each other; however most games use
IPX protocal for quick lan play. PLS check you have IPX protocal installed
in both of your PCs.


"Chris H." <(E-Mail Removed)> дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:(E-Mail Removed) ...
> Though this newsgroup doesn't support your question (Microsoft Broadband
> Networking hardware and software only), we'll take a shot at it, George.
>
> Playing games on the LAN is not a complicated issue. If you've already
> got the two computers seeing each other and sharing files and folders,
> you're ahead of the game. What is required is generally the CD for the
> game on EACH computer, and then one must be the host.
>
> Check the documentation which comes with the game to see what they say
> about LAN support, and their recommendations for doing it. Remember, the
> game itself must support LAN play. If in doubt, check the game website
> for additional information. You may need, after installing the game on
> each system, not only to have the game CD for each, but share some
> specific folders/files on each system.
>
> If you have further issues, try posting to the
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.games where we support gameplay on XP
> computers.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "George" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:EE8CFA89-5EAA-4589-814D-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I have two computers connected to a d-link router then to a DSL modem. I
>> would like to play games against my son on his computer. I have tried
>> opening
>> ports on the router and can not connect to his computer. I can transfer
>> files back and forth so the computers do see each other.
>> I was told that a crossover cable would resolve this but I don't know
>> whats
>> required to make this connections. Do I have to install another NIC card
>> in
>> each of the two computers and then connect the two computers with the
>> crossver cable ? What about software set-up - I am running XP home
>> edition
>> on both computers.
>>
>> Thanks - George
>
>