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Home Network
Name: Chris Conn Date: October 20, 2000 at 18:43:27 Pacific
Comment:
Why cant I direct cable connect (serial) win98 and ME? Is it compatibility? I have all network protocols, etc. Is there a direct modem connection program I could use?
Name: Peer Date: October 20, 2000 at 19:44:45 Pacific
Reply:
What are you using as an adtaper (Under network sttings)Control panel->network
You hare to be using a null modem cable. It won't work if you are not using one.
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Response Number 2
Name: Chris Conn Date: October 21, 2000 at 18:36:17 Pacific
Reply:
Ok! got it connected but now while Direct Cable Connected I cannot use my DSL it says dial-up adapter is not responding or in use. I know DCC dont use my DSL modem, I am just using the Parralel port. I saw something the other day saying how to make it work but now I cant find it. Help me
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Response Number 3
Name: SkyHawkTech Date: October 26, 2000 at 20:44:47 Pacific
Reply:
use a CAT5 (shielded 100mhz) "cross over" cable to connect both computers (NIC card to NIC card). Don't just "directly hook up" a regular network cable ~ bad idea. Oh-ya, almost forgot... windows ME doen't work with "MOST" DSL providers... Check with the Microsoft folks.. they are working 24/7 to patch to problem... as of last week.
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