Windows 2000 Definition of Direct Cable Connection

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See Parallel Technologies' Web Site for detailed information on
Windows 2000 DirectParallel^® DCC connections:
There are some very helpful Step-By-Step Setup Instructions for setting up
DirectParallel^® Direct Cable Connection (DCC) on Windows 95/98/2000/ME:

The definition of a Direct Cable Connection is almost identical to the
definition of an Incoming Modem connection:

	From the Dial-Up Connection window, select to "Make New Connection" to start the Network Connection Wizard"
	Select to "Accept Incoming connections"
	Select your connection via: a Parallel cable on the Printer port
	Or : select your connection via a COM-port using a serial NULL-modem cable For a serial connection, check quickly the Properties of the COM-port connection
	The "port Speed" should be set already to 115200 (make sure, that the connecting system is configured for the same speed !)
	Select, whether to allow "Virtual Private Connections (VPN)", which is usually only activated when connecting via a WAN or via the Internet.
	Like NT4, Users must be defined (in User Manager) and you need to give them the permission to use the incoming connection.
	By default, the connection will use TCP/IP protocol (which is the default for Windows 2000 networking) and permission (within their user permissions) to access data on the disk (File and Printer Sharing).
	Direct cable connection works best with NetBEUI protocol, please add that by clicking on the button "Install", selecting "Protocols" and then "NetBEUI". If you like just to connect 2 systems and there is no need for an Internet connection, you should "Uninstall" (or at least un-check) TCP/IP protocol. If you keep the TCP/IP protocol, should verify the TCP/IP configuration by first selecting it (single click) and then selecting "Properties"
	For the DCC connection, the system will need an IP-address. If there is a DHCP-server on the network, then there is no need to change the default settings. If you have an Internet connection defined, you can activate ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), which includes a DHCP-server, which will then assign an IP-address for your DCC-host.
	Without a DHCP-server : The system will need at least 2 IP-addresses: - 1 for your modem accepting the incoming connection - 1 for calling modem By default, automatic IP address assignment via DHCP is selected. If you do not have a DHCP- server on your network, then define yourself a range of IP-addresses.
	Done ! (although it looks like it, you can NOT change the name "Incoming Connections")
	There is now a new icon in your Connections window.

The system is read to accept an Incoming DCC Call, which could come from Windows95/98.