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"George" <George@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have two computers connected to a router and then to a DSL modem. I could
> not get mutiplayer to work on any of my games so I decided to try using
> the
> crossover method. I installed a 2nd NIC card in each computer and then
> connected the crossover cable. Thats about as far as I got that I know is
> done correctly. From there I found directions on the internet to setup
> uinque IP number for each card and I did that. The directions said to ping
> each computer to make sure it working. When computer 1 pings computer 2, I
> get a response. When computer 2 pings computer 1, it times out without a
> reponse. What am I doing wrong ?
>
> Thanks - George