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Smackre · 08-15-2003, 07:53 PM

i tried 2 hook 2 computers up with normal windows direct cable connection. i took a parallel port cable i had and hook it 2 both comps and then did the direction connection thing and it says on the host is the guest on and it says on the guest it cant find the host.... Any suggestion?

JStrider · 08-15-2003, 08:07 PM

ummm you cant use a normal parallel cable... it has to be a cross over parallel cable...

Smackre · 08-15-2003, 08:15 PM

like where u get that?

charliex · 08-16-2003, 12:10 AM

search for parallel laplink cables.

catback · 08-16-2003, 06:27 AM

you get it from the computer store or you make it yourself

steveincolumbus · 08-16-2003, 11:28 PM

well now its earier and much faster o use usb laplink syle cables

08-15-2003, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smackre Addict Join Date: Jun 2003	direct cable connection i tried 2 hook 2 computers up with normal windows direct cable connection. i took a parallel port cable i had and hook it 2 both comps and then did the direction connection thing and it says on the host is the guest on and it says on the guest it cant find the host.... Any suggestion?

08-15-2003, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Woodlands, TX	ummm you cant use a normal parallel cable... it has to be a cross over parallel cable... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

08-15-2003, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Smackre Addict Join Date: Jun 2003	like where u get that?

08-16-2003, 12:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Hollywood	search for parallel laplink cables.

08-16-2003, 06:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
catback Psycho Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North America	you get it from the computer store or you make it yourself

08-16-2003, 11:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
steveincolumbus Psycho Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: BFE, Kentucky	well now its earier and much faster o use usb laplink syle cables