Good day to all!

I have (I guess) a very simple goal to connect my two comps using the network cards. This is my configuration:

Comp1 - WinXP 64 bit + NIC for modem & internet +NIC for connecting to the Comp2.

Comp2 - WinXP 32 bit + NIC for connecting to the Comp1.

I used the crossover cable to connect directly my NICs.

For the Comp1 I used 192.168.10.1 and 255.255.255.0 (int the TCP/IP properties).

For the Comp2 I used 192.168.10.2 and 255.255.255.0.

I have the icon of LAN shows me I have connected to the LAN.

But... I cannot ping from one comp to other!

I disabled ICF and tried to use the Comp2 IP for Gateway of Comp1.

Nothing!

What's wrong?

Thanks in advance!

Edited September 15, 200520 yr by tornado_11

are you manually setting you IP, subnet mask, and all of that, or are you having them do that automaticly, I belive when connecting directly you must manually set them. I would truly suggest getting a router (even if its a cheap one) so that you don't have to adjust those settings all the time.

yes, I've set them manually

have you tried using the repair festure, that many times helps me. Also, is the Comp connected to the internet able to connect to the internet, or are you on another comp?

I tried to use repair (don't know what that does) - nothing. I don't understand even where to look for the problem. What may be wrong? Drivers of the NIC? Incorrect settings? Permissions?