I'll assume that you have two and only two computers connected via a crossover cable.
So, let's begin the inquisition!
Step)
0) Open DOS windows on BOTH computers (via "cmd" under Start/Run for XP or Start/Search Programs under W7
1) On both computers, please type the command ipconfig /all
2) Copy and paste the results here...
Then I can guide you to the next step.
A couple of items you may want to check... your post has a good clue.
Quote:
Originally Posted by pjphilli
It says that the problem "occurred because the network did not assign a network address to the computer".
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This leads me to believe that one of your computers is expecting a DHCP server to assign it an addy... you should make sure that both computers have static IP addresses in the same class range (Class B in your example). You will also need to check your firewall setting between the computers (turn it off temporarily to make sure it is not interfering).
OIC!