Network

Hello I want to build my own network between two computers. I have two networkcards a crooslink cabel. I have already tried many things but ican’t get it to work .

One computer has XP and the other one has Win 98 second editionand also a internet connection.

Is there a website with some tips???

Anyone???

Thanks in advance,

JR B)

Easy.

The first condition to have a working network is set up a common Workgroup.

Under XP, right click on My Computer -> Properties, then set up a name under Network ID.

Use the same name for both computer. This will allow you to share files/folders and be able to transfer files from computer to computer.

Then it’s all about IP configuration.

Go to your Control Pannel, and edit your Network Cards properties to put these values:

Network Card 1:

  • IP: 192.168.0.1
  • Netmask Address: 255.255.255.0

Network Card 2:

  • IP: 192.168.0.2
  • Netmask Address: 255.255.255.0

Reboot your win98 computer (XP doesn’t need rebooting when you specify a new IP for a NC), and try to ping each machine (start-run-cmd: ping 192.168.0.1/2). If you can ping each machine, there you go, you have your network!

Enjoy.

Thanks i’ll try

JR B)

Hello,

It doesn’t work ;)

XP computer

Gave the computer a ID ( same name for bothe computers ?? do you meanthe same name for the workgroup or the computer name should be the same)

Go to your Control Pannel, and edit your Network Cards properties to put these values:

Network Card 1:

  • IP: 192.168.0.1
  • Netmask Address: 255.255.255.0

Did this too ( i can also add an DNS number, do i have to do this??/)

Win 98 computer:

Workgroup name is the same as with the other computer

Network Card 2:

  • IP: 192.168.0.2
  • Netmask Address: 255.255.255.0

Did this to

Rebooted both computersd and tried to ping both machines: 4 packets send , and none of them recieved???

What am i doing wrong Ks do you have some other tips please
:D :D

Antone else to with some tips???

Thanks in advance,

JR B)

( do i have to share all the files??)

Ok it works now ( not really good)

There is only one problem:

Win XP recognize the networklocations but Wii 98 doesn’t( and i share files on the XP computer!!!) any options??

Thanks in advance,

JR B)

problem solved (i heard) :)

tun3sm1th

…hmmm, seems like u posted same time. :)

for people with similiar problems:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxpwin9x.htm
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/netcheck.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/ar…s/q258/7/17.asp