Networking

[aox0m0xoa]

if i put two cross-connects together through an extension, will that make a straight-through?

[Nyarlathotep]

It depends on what kind of extension you have (there are several). But normaly speaking, yes it should.

[quoudam72]

I am trying to direct connectioning two computers (PC to laptop). I have checked that all hardware (cables and LAN cards) is working properly. I use my host computer (PC) to dial into my other computer (laptop) but I keep receiveing a '777' error message. Maybe Doc you could give me a few points on what I maybe doing wrong. Could it be my protocals?

[Nyarlathotep]

How do you exactly try to connect ? What hardware are you using ?

[quoudam72]

Networking card (PC) and LAN card (laptop). I dial from the PC to the laptop (Using WIN 2000 OS) is there something I forgot to do Doc or something I am not doing correct?

[Nyarlathotep]

Do you have Win2K installed on both PC's ? If so, are you sure the modem drivers are the correct ones ? Also, try a "straight cable, instead of x-connect.

I know the 777 message when one upgrades his HP PC and then tries to connect. But apart from that, I haven't seen it before.

[quoudam72]

No, Doc I do not have Win2K on both PC's that I am trying to use for a direct cable connection (one is Win98). I have an understanding that I am not restricted to using the same version of Windows on both computers. I also thought it would be alright to use bi-directional serial or parallel port cable or a null modem cable. Is there something that I am doing wrong by using any of these? Althought it was recommended to use parallel port mode as it will transfer data much faster that serial mode.

[Nyarlathotep]

You are correct. It shouldn't matter what OS you use on either PC.

And yes, parallel is faster then serial. I will try to look for something else that I can find on the subject, but as far as I can see things, you're doing it correctly.

(Have you tried playing a LAN game to see if all works okay ?)

[quoudam72]

That is part of my plan I was just waiting until you gave further advice in case I was doing something wrong. Thanks Doc.

[Nyarlathotep]

Ok, let me know the outcome !