LAN linking XP

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Hi,
I am trying to use the local LAN connection for linking 2 XP computers (1
laptop, 1 desktop) using a crossover patch cable. The laptop configuration
works perfectly and has been tried in another office configuration - but my
home desktop constantly displays the taskbar icon advising that " A network
cable is unplugged" - I have checked the patch cable (RJ45) and all is fine.
Any suggestions of how to overcome this error message will be very welcome!
Thanks in advance.
Jock

 

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"Jock" wrote:

> Hi,
> I am trying to use the local LAN connection for linking 2 XP computers (1
> laptop, 1 desktop) using a crossover patch cable. The laptop configuration
> works perfectly and has been tried in another office configuration - but my
> home desktop constantly displays the taskbar icon advising that " A network
> cable is unplugged" - I have checked the patch cable (RJ45) and all is fine.
> Any suggestions of how to overcome this error message will be very welcome!
> Thanks in advance.
> Jock
> I had problems setting up a lan.The firewall (Zone alarm) was the cause of the
of it not working.After uninstalling it all worked ok.Hope this is of some
use.

Regards,

John
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