cant network home pc's

[madmike]

Hey guys,

There are two computers in my house which both connect to the internet through a router. I can't seem to get the computers connected in any sort of LAN. I would really like to be able to play some games together but Its just not happening. Both computers have xp. I run the network set up wizard and everything runs, but theres no connection. Any help is as always very appreciated.

[Mutineer]

Re: cant network home pc's

Couple things to consider:

- Find out what IP addresses both computers are using
- See if you can 'ping' from one PC to another.
- In your network TCP/IP properties, make sure File and Printer Sharing is on

[madmike]

Re: cant network home pc's

ok i know this is probably a stupid question but how can i find the IP addresses and ping each other? I remember the old ping command in dos but since then i really have no idea. But thanks

[Yawgm0th]

Re: cant network home pc's

Start > Run > CMD > ipconfig
OR
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Network > Support

Also, what games are you trying to play?

[madmike]

Re: cant network home pc's

ok thanks i got the ip addresses but what do i do with them? Just any games, like red alert 2 maybe cs. also I want to be able to file, printer share.

[tuxfreak]

Re: cant network home pc's

check the built-in XP firewall

[Yawgm0th]

Re: cant network home pc's

ok thanks i got the ip addresses but what do i do with them? Just any games, like red alert 2 maybe cs. also I want to be able to file, printer share.

Have the computers ping each other in CMD and post tell us what the IPs are.

Also, check the firewall like Tuxfreak said. In the Properties page for your LAN, check the Advanced tab to see if the firewall is on.