HI > >>> So, in your example, on the Amiga ping 192.168.1.2 (you don't >>> actually need the network cable plugged in to do this). >> >> Both machines can ping there own address > > Then I think you have a cabling or security issue. See my post about > the firewall.
OK > > The info you have provided shows that the both the PC and the Amiga > are on the same network and correctly numbered. Really, that should > be all that is needed. > > Are you pinging the machines by number or name? Number ... > > You may need to set up the lmhosts file on the PC to tell it the > Amiga's ip address if you're pinging by name. I have worked out how to on the Amiga .... > >> Yep it is a cross overe cable > >>> Could do with some more info on the PC config too. > >> What like ( I am very weak on PC side of things ) > > Whatever you've got that might be useful. Manufacturer, what NIC > you're using or the motherboard if it's built in. Network settings > etc. > Will get back on this one > Is it XP compatible? Yes > >> I am running XP pro , and I think that I have set up the network through >> the local network wizzard . > > Well not I'm overly familiar with XP. But the network settings > haven't changed that dramatically throught the windies versions. > > The fact you can ping each machines own IP address, I suspect either > your firewall is preventing access (I seem to recall XP also has a > basic firewall built in, perhaps it's blocking access to certain > ports?) or your cablings cacked. Can you try another cross over > cable? I am going to get another cross over cable .... or I might get a ethernet hub ( for the future ) & some stright cables ... -- Ralph [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.twiss.org You can't trust dogs to watch your food --anon ____________________________________________________________ Genesis Mailing List - Info & Archive: http://www.vapor.com/ For Listserver Help: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "HELP" To Unsubscribe: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UNSUBSCRIBE"
