04-21-2003, 08:27 PM
You need to have the IPX protocol installed on your computer for it to work (obviously). Most newer games communicate via the TCP/IP protocol, which would explain why DII works. To install IPX, go to [Network/Dial-up Connections -> LAN connection -> Properties] and on the general tab click [Install -> Protocol -> IPX/SPX protocol]. That's in Win2000, the procedure is probably very similar in other versions.
You mentioned you had a cross-over cable, was that connected via the network cards or via the serial/parallel port? Because Direct Cable Connection IMHO works for the latter scenario. I've never tried it though, it just seems logical (IPX for network & DCC for the other way).
You mentioned you had a cross-over cable, was that connected via the network cards or via the serial/parallel port? Because Direct Cable Connection IMHO works for the latter scenario. I've never tried it though, it just seems logical (IPX for network & DCC for the other way).
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