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I have 2 computers. Both are Windows 7 and are connected directly by a cable. There's no DHCP server and both have static IP (192.168.2.2 and 192.168.2.3). Windows 7 defines my network as an unidentified and I'm unable to change network local from Public to Home. Network adapters are working fine but due to Public networks limitation I can't share folders. Has anyone ever direct connected 2 Windows 7 computers? | ||||
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Take a look at this: http://blogs.msdn.com/dimeby8/archive/2009/06/10/change-unidentified-network-from-public-to-work-in-windows-7.aspx | |||
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Unidentified network is a network with out a valid gateway. So, set the gateway of each the computer to the other computer's IP address. Once you have done this, you should be able to change Private to Home and begin file sharing. Also make sure you are using a cross-over cable instead of straight-though. Directly connecting 2 nodes/hosts of the same OSI layer requires a Ethernet cross-over cable. Added even though you probably knew this already. You never know. Will update my answer if more information is provide. | ||||
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Generally, To solve 'No internet access' problem in windows 7, you've to first try this solution: Go to your drive manager(right-click on my computer > properties then choose Device Manager on the left) then Uninstall your network adapters then (after uninstalling them) click on Action>Scan for hardware changes...this will re-install the driver, and you'll find the No internet access is now Internet Access :-) If that not works you can try many other solutions you'll find through Google, but the solution of reinstalling the network adapter(s) always work for me whenever this problem occurs. Hope this helps! | |||
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