You are right about the TCP/IP settings - I had turned them off ! for the LAN. This is because of some advice from a good source on home networking security. The idea is to use a non-routable protocol for the LAN (like NetBeui) to prevent intrusions from the Internet, especially if File and Printer Sharing is on. Since those are what I primarily use this LAN for I unbound TCP/IP from the LAN.
So here's my question: Without a router, how can I adequately protect my LAN from the Internet? Both machines use dial-up access to our ISP directly. I use ZoneAlarm Pro on both machines Is that enough? What are the inherent troubles with this method?
If I need to use TCP/IP for Kaboodle and VNC then I will need to know.
Thanks all, Peter
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Peter,
Your Cable modem (or the router) is probably running a DHCP server which assigns your machines IP addresses at boot time. Naturally, this is not present in the crossover cable.
Check your TCP/IP settings to validate that DHCP is enabled. In XP, right click the LAN connection/properties, then TCP/IP properties/advanced. In 98/ME, right click network neighborhood/properties, select the TCP/IP for your network card and look at the IP address and WINS tabs.
p putkowski
-------------------------- Hello All, Tried to set up WinXP & Win98 PC on LAN WITHOUT router. Used peer-to-peer(?) connection with crossover Enet cable. (Note: this is an Ethernet LAN, not Direct Cable Connection). Couldn't find the IP address to use. Hover gives 127.0.0.1 on both machines. Can't find IP address info in WinXP or Win98 Control Panel / Network setup or My Computer / Properties.
Any Ideas?
Peter,
Your Cable modem (or the router) is probably running a DHCP server which assigns your machines IP addresses at boot time. Naturally, this is not present in the crossover cable.
Check your TCP/IP settings to validate that DHCP is enabled. In XP, right click the LAN connection/properties, then TCP/IP properties/advanced. In 98/ME, right click network neighborhood/properties, select the TCP/IP for your network card and look at the IP address and WINS tabs.
p putkowski
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