I have two networks on my property. One is for my house, it has 2 computers both running XP Pro. One is for my business, it has 3 computers all running windows XP Pro. My business is located 275' from my house. I have cat5 cable run between the two. I am getting high speed internet at the house and I would like to be able to get it at the office. I would also like to tie both of the networks together so i can share files , printers & scanners. I currently have a linksys EZXS55W 5 port switch in the office and a linksys BEFSR41 cable/dsl router with 4 port switch. What do need to do to connect these together? Arrowlawn

A crossover cable if they don't support autosensing of uplinked switches. Otherwise, the cable you ran is fine. "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion! Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution! The ripple effect is too good not to mention. If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"

How do I reconize the two individual networks? I can't find the computers in the office from the house and I can't find the computers in the house from the office. The linksys 5 port switch has a uplink port that I'm connected to. Thanks for the help. Arrowlawn

Are they both on the same IP address range? "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion! Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution! The ripple effect is too good not to mention. If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"

I don't know. How do I find that out and what do i need to do to get them on the same IP address? thanks Arrowlawn

Run IPConfig at a command prompt on one computer in each group. What is the IP address of each computer? "Enough, enough bowing down to disillusion! Hats off & applause to rogues & evolution! The ripple effect is too good not to mention. If you’re not affected, you’re not paying attention!"

Thank you very much. I fond how to change the IP address and it now works. Your information was very helpful. Thanks again. Arrowlawn