Dear, I connected a server with a Client computer with cross over cable then i configured them with the IP address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1(getway) for the client also 192.168.0.2 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.1 (as getway). The problem is i can't ping the client being on the server. but it works on the other side (i.e. it is possible to ping the server being on the client). i need your help thank you

Try to change the cross cable and try pinging again...

The IT Management Planning and Technology forum is not the proper forum for this kind of question. This is a forum for IT Managers to discuss IT people-manager topics, or other business-value or planning discussions. I will move this thread to a more appropriate forum.That said - it sounds to me like a simple firewall issue. Most newer client operating systems have built-in firewall that blocks ICMP traffic inbound. So a PING won't work, even though you have connectivity. Disable the firewall (temporarily), or simply allow ICMP.http://www.bing.com/search?q=how+to+enable+ping&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRCKevinKevin Remde US IT Evangelism - Microsoft Corporation http://blogs.technet.com/kevinremde