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May 26.2006

Hi

I have set up a LAN connection in my house with just the 2 computers, but, i have a slight problem.

On the “computer 1” when both computers are turned on, a pop-up balloon comes up saying “Local Area Connection. Speed : 100Mbps” – Thats the good one.
But, on computer 2, when they are both switched on this computer gets a pop-up balloon saying “Local area connection – Limited or no Connectivity”

So, when i go to play a cuple of games with my bro, sometimes, the Network multiplayer screen crashes the game (But not an ALL games i play).

So, i was wondering how this can be fixed – or if anyone has the answer to it.

I have tried to reset the connection by disabling them then going through the wizard again where it says “Setup a home or small office network” but it keeps coming up with the same thing.

Please help! – Chriz

p.s. We are both running XP Home.

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@TheBearMayMay 26.2006 — What is the speed of computer2 when it's turned on by its self? How are you assigning IP addresses? DHCP? Are you using a router or?
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@chrizauthorMay 26.2006 — What is the speed of computer2 when it's turned on by its self?

[COLOR=DarkRed]You mean the speed of the computer or the LAN?[/COLOR]

How are you assigning IP addresses?

[COLOR=DarkRed]The ones they already come with :p or what the wizard makes up ...or summit like that ?[/COLOR]

DHCP?

[COLOR=DarkRed]DHCP????[/COLOR]

Are you using a router or?

[COLOR=DarkRed]Nope, just a direct connection between them[/COLOR]
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@TheBearMayMay 26.2006 — I'm suspecting that you may have the same IP address on both systems...could be wrong though so why don't we do this.

On both systems:

Start|Run and type in CMD in the text box. Hit enter.

You should now have a command window. Type in IPCONFIG and hit enter.

What is reported as an IP Address?
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@drhowarddrfineMay 26.2006 — In Windows, it takes a long time to discover new computers when they are connected to an intranet. 10 minutes or more? Don't remember.
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