Direct Cable Connection Between Windows 2000 and Windows 98 Not Working (306065)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q306065

SYMPTOMS

You may not be able to establish a connection from a Windows 2000-based computer to a Windows 98-based computer, or vice versa, by using the Direct Cable Connection feature.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, following these troubleshooting steps for the Direct Cable Connection feature:
  1. Make sure that both the Client for Microsoft Networks protocol and the File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks protocol are installed on both computers:
    • For Windows 2000
      1. Right-click My Network Places, and then click Properties.
      2. Double-click Make New Connection, and then specify Connect directly to another computer as the connection type.
      3. Make sure that the user name that is checked is name of the user who will establish the connection if the Windows 2000-based computer is to be used as host. By default, the two relevant protocols will be installed if they are not already installed.
    • For Windows 98
      1. Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Properties.
      2. Make sure that Dial-Up Adapter is installed.
      3. Make sure that the two relevant protocols appear in the list of installed network components.
  2. Verify that the cable that you are using is compatible with direct cable connections.
  3. Reverse the roles of Host and Guest on the two computers.
  4. Check for conflicts with the ports. In Device Manager, verify that the ports are not already in use.
  5. If the parallel port direct cable connection becomes disconnected after a short time, apply Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about cables that are compatible with Direct Cable Connection, click the article number%2 below to view the article%2 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

142324 Cables That Are Compatible With Direct Cable Connection


For additional information about parallel direct cable connections' becoming disconnected, click the article number%2 below to view the article%2 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

261276 Parallel Direct Cable Connection Drops Shortly After Connecting

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbsetup KB306065 kbAudEndUser
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