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From: "R.Wieser" <address@not.available>
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Subject: Re: Alternative solution - was [Re: Manually setting a STATIC IP in WinXPPro]
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:23:15 +0100
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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 <rowlett@cloud85.net> schreef in berichtnieuws LZydneiMicXqHOLFnZ2dnUU7-XnNnZ2d@supernews.com...

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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