a router is a device which provides a route to some other network (acts as a gateway to another network)
- many of them have a switch on the LAN side so you could connect more than 1 computer
- but most of them don't have gibabit on the LAN side (system requirement for VE PRO)
i'd recommend you start naming both's computers workgroup name identical and have the same user/password on both.
now you could add a share say on your slave and check if this network service is available.
start VE PRO service on the slave before trying to connect .... do not ignore messages asking for adding exceptions to your firewall!
routers often provide dynamic IP adresses - double check which range has been assigned:
- click START - RUN -> type: cmd -> press ENTER (command prompt appears) -> type: ipconfig -> press ENTER and compare IP addresses on both machines (should be something like 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3)
leave the command prompt open and type: ping [IP of respective other machine] -> 4 packets will be sent and you should receive 4 answers ... if not check firewall settings for ICMP v4 ping and allow them for better troubleshooting
if your network is fully functional you should actually see your slave-machine's name in the master's connect dialog ...
hth, christian
and remember: only a CRAY can run an endless loop in just three seconds.