Me/Xp network trouble

I connected 2 pc's, one with win me and one with win xp (crossed cable). i
run the network setup prog who came with win xp on both computers, but they
appear to be not connected. any idea what is wrong? The cable is tested, and
works on other networks..

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, "Runar Munkhaug"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I connected 2 pc's, one with win me and one with win xp (crossed cable). i
>run the network setup prog who came with win xp on both computers, but they
>appear to be not connected. any idea what is wrong? The cable is tested, and
>works on other networks..

If XP is reporting "A network cable is unplugged", it means that it
can't detect the ME computer. That could indicate that you don't have
a properly wired crossover cable, that the ME computer isn't turned
on, or that the network card in one or both of the computers is
defective.

If the problem is something else, I've written a web site that should
help you solve it:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...g/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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