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X-C 6250 Pro Users Manual
79-0003-003 22 October 1999
Where do I get a Direct Parallel Cable?
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Direct Parallel Cables are available at computer stores. They are
often referred to as one of the following:
Parallel Laplink Cable
PC File Transfer Cable
Direct Cable Connection Cable
Direct Parallel Cable
Interlink Cable
Interlnk/Intersvr Cable
For information about obtaining a Direct Parallel Cable, contact your
organizations help desk.
I am having trouble making a connection
• Use the Windows 95 Direct Cable Connection Troubleshooting as the
first step in resolving a problem. From the Start menu, choose Help,
and then use the index to search for Direct Cable Connection,
Troubleshooting.
• Make sure that Windows 95 is installed on the host and the guest
computer.
• Make sure that both computers are securely connected by a Direct
Parallel Cable. A Direct Parallel Cable is not the same as a standard
parallel cable.
• When starting Direct Cable Connection for the first time, you are
prompted to select Host or Guest for the operating mode. Make sure
that one PC is the Host (PC Workstation) and one is the Guest
(mobile computer). If one of the computers is attached to a Local
Area Network (LAN) and you want both computers to have access to
LAN resources, set the computer attached to the LAN as the Host,
and the other computer as the Guest.
• Make sure that the Host and Guest computers have unique computer
names. On both computers, from the Start menu, select Settings,
Control Panel, and then choose Network. Select the Identification
tab, and then verify that the computer name is different for each
computer. If necessary, change the computer name of the Guest
computer to a name that is unique for the entire workgroup. The
name is case sensitive.