Home Network

bazbasil · #1 (**permalink**) 21-01-2006, 02:08 PM

Hi I have connected both my computers by a crossover cat 5 cable and set up network IPs on both.
The Local Area Connection icons on both say that both computers are connected.
Why cant I get internet access on my other computer?
What have I still to do?
Please help.
Regards
Baz

spud · #2 (**permalink**) 21-01-2006, 06:47 PM

some questions

have you installed broadband server on each pc?

when you try to connect is the master pc turned on as it will need to be to share the connection?

bazbasil · #3 (**permalink**) 21-01-2006, 10:18 PM

Hi Yes I have I think.
I installed the disc I got wthe the adsl modem onto desktop pc and notebook pc.
Obviously I have missed something.
Regards.
Baz

bazbasil · #4 (**permalink**) 21-01-2006, 10:19 PM

Yes Both computers are on and the internet is on on the desktop.

spud · #5 (**permalink**) 21-01-2006, 10:23 PM

have you allowed "others to use this connection" on the master pc you should find that option in the advanced tab in your providers properties

go to "connect to" in the task bar then right click on your service provider then properties

if you need further help get back to me

bazbasil · #6 (**permalink**) 22-01-2006, 08:49 AM

thanks i will try that

bazbasil · #7 (**permalink**) 23-01-2006, 06:09 PM

Hi I tried that but still no sucess I am stumped can you do a step by step for setting this up I might have missed some thing simple.
Regards
Baz