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Hi! I am having some difficulties setting up a link between my laptop and my desktop using interlnk/intersvr. I have the dos files installed and running fine individually, but I can't establish a connection between the two computers. I am pretty sure it is a hardware configuration problem, but I am not sure what I need to do. I am running Win98 on my desktop (server) and Win95 on my laptop (client). Any words of wisdom out there?
Since both computers are Win95/98 why not try Direct Cable Conection (DCC) as this works at Windows Level. InterLink is a DOS Application.
Also you must use the correct type of Serial or Parallel cable, Called a Null Modem Cable also called a LapLink Cable. You can also get a converter box for a Parallel Printer cable that crosses over the wires for you.
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FAT versions are incompatable using intersvr and interlnk - both are FAT16 apps not 32
parallel - serial - Rambler can go back to playcenter - is not a issue.
mark gets points
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Since "mark" doesn't know what FAT versions Laurie is using, perhaps he should go and play with himself, and not make silly comments when others are trying to be helpful. The parallel/serial MAY be an issue.
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Try using LapLink (available from my page). It will run without drivers and it works fine under FAT32 or FAT16. Simply run the program on both computers.
Of course, you need the correct cable and there seems to be so many names for them:
LapLink parallel cable
data connection cable
computer connection cable
null modem serial cableLapLink 3 for DOS is my favorite version but many people think Fastlynx/Winlynx is great.
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Thanks for all the help. It was in fact a case where I was trying to use a regular cable and I needed a Null Modem Cable. Somehow despite the FAT problems I was able to run the system fine by going into DOS mode and making my laptop the server and my desktop the client. I'd still like to look into the direct cable connection option. The problem is that I don't have the Win95 software for my laptop. I tried to find it online, but no luck. I may try the LapLink program because the intersvr/interlnk method is very slow. Thanks again for all the help. I never would have know to get a different cable or how many options are out there.
-Laurie
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FAT16 or 32 is no problem with interlink but cable type is. I did not say you were wrong Rambler, But pointed out DCC may be better, ansd what type of cable to use! As to going and playing with myself. I will forget you typed that!
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Rambler - I have just looked at the replys here. Marks was to the point and by no means silly! If anyone here was haveing a go at you it was The Pirate not Mark. He was only trying to help Laurie out. Thats what the forum is for 'remember'
P.S. Pirate - You were right!
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Windows 95/98 does not like interlnk even in DOS mode. I find it less troublesome to use two DOS boot disks. One has interlnk.exe on it and a Device line in a config.sys to load interlnk. The second disk only needs intersvr.exe on it which you
install from the command prompt.
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I have 2 Bootdisks with menu options:
1 - Boot to DOS Prompt
2 - Start Interlnk
3 - Start Intersvr
4 - Start Laplink
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I just connected my fat16 laptop running dos 6.22, and my fat32 desktop running win98 with a dcc cable.
A step by step description of what I did follows.
1. I connected the dcc cable to both computers.
2. I booted my desktop in dos only mode.
3. I edited my laptop's \config.sys to inlude the line:
device=\dos\interlnk.exe
; Please note there're only two "i"'s in the above line.
4. I rebooted my laptop.
5. I typed [interlnk] at the command prompt.
; A dialog box appeared on the screen defining equivalent drive letters. One side was blank, signifying the lack of a connection.
6. On my desktop, I typed [intersvr] at the prompt.
; This established a connection, I could now use my desktop to execute commands on my laptop.
; If your desktop runs interlnk instead, your two computers will not understand each other.
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