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January 18th 17, 03:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
R.Wieser
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Richard,
The minimal network was being pursued as it was a close as
I *HAD THOUGHT* I could come to a "null modem cable".
Thats the "cross over" cable I mentioned* :-)
*although a null-modem cable normally includes cross-over, it does need to.
But its still a good idea to first connect to a known-to-be-good device (the
modem or smart switch (or anything else with a web-accessible setup) I
mentioned) so that you can see your fixed IP actually works (on both
'puters), _before_ you try that cross-over cable (I'm not sure you realize,
but now you've introduced a _third_ location that could give you troubles
with setting up such a 'puter-to-'puter connection).
Regards,
Rudy Wieser
-- Origional question.
Richard Owlett schreef in berichtnieuws
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On 1/16/2017 7:47 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
I have two Lenovo laptops. One running WinXP Pro. The other runs
Linux.
I wish to create a minimal network. It will consist of only those
two machines.
Neither will have any internet connectivity.
I've found a number of web references to setting static IP
addresses on Windows machines.
*HOWEVER* assume internet connectivity by one/both machines.
Can anyone point me to any documentation EXPLICITLY covering my
{admittedly} peculiar requirement.
TIA
The minimal network was being pursued as it was a close as I *HAD
THOUGHT* I could come to a "null modem cable".
A USB implementation is available -
http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/163/DS_USBNMC-5030.pdf
.
I'll check local suppliers.
Will also continue pursuing the LAN solution for its educational
value.
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