Adding 98SE computer to home network

I have 2 computers up on a network and am trying to
replace the MS Win98 computer with an MS Win98SE
computer. I only need to use the network to provide
multiple computers access to the internet provided via my
cable company. This computer worked on the network
before, but it got a virus and we had to reload lots of
stuff multiple times.

I am using a Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast cable/dsl router.

I can hook the computer directly to the cable modem and
get internet access, but when I put it behind the router,
I get the dreaded "Server not available" message in
Internet Explorer.

If anyone can help me, I'd be terribly grateful.

I'm a pretty basic user, so would need step by step
directions!

Thanks,
Erin

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"Erin Camden" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have 2 computers up on a network and am trying to
> replace the MS Win98 computer with an MS Win98SE
> computer. I only need to use the network to provide
> multiple computers access to the internet provided via my
> cable company. This computer worked on the network
> before, but it got a virus and we had to reload lots of
> stuff multiple times.
>
> I am using a Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast cable/dsl router.
>
> I can hook the computer directly to the cable modem and
> get internet access, but when I put it behind the router,
> I get the dreaded "Server not available" message in
> Internet Explorer.
>
> If anyone can help me, I'd be terribly grateful.
>
> I'm a pretty basic user, so would need step by step
> directions!
>
> Thanks,
> Erin


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"Erin Camden" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I have 2 computers up on a network and am trying to
>replace the MS Win98 computer with an MS Win98SE
>computer. I only need to use the network to provide
>multiple computers access to the internet provided via my
>cable company. This computer worked on the network
>before, but it got a virus and we had to reload lots of
>stuff multiple times.
>
>I am using a Linksys BEFSR41 Etherfast cable/dsl router.
>
>I can hook the computer directly to the cable modem and
>get internet access, but when I put it behind the router,
>I get the dreaded "Server not available" message in
>Internet Explorer.

Were you using a "cross-over" cable while connected to the
cable modem. And now, need to switch to a "network" cable
to connect to the router.

I'm not sure if your devices have "uplink" ports or not.
Check it out.

Jim

"Jim" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> Were you using a "cross-over" cable while connected to the
> cable modem. And now, need to switch to a "network" cable
> to connect to the router.

I'm about to delve into the same project. Could you please explain the
difference between the two cables? And, assuming you've got both cables in
your hand, without their labeled packaging, is there a designation on them
that provides a clue as to their identity? I've got some here which are
labeled only with numbers. The only thing they have in common is the words
"CAT 5".

"Doug Kanter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>"Jim" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed).. .
>
>>
>> Were you using a "cross-over" cable while connected to the
>> cable modem. And now, need to switch to a "network" cable
>> to connect to the router.
>
>I'm about to delve into the same project. Could you please explain the
>difference between the two cables? And, assuming you've got both cables in
>your hand, without their labeled packaging, is there a designation on them
>that provides a clue as to their identity? I've got some here which are
>labeled only with numbers. The only thing they have in common is the words
>"CAT 5".
>

You can connect two network cards with a crossover cable.
Otherwise you need a hub or switch.

The position of the various colored wires in the clear
connecter determines how the cable will act.
Look for a diagram on the internet. You'll be able to tell.

It's not likely that the ones you have are cross-over.
Since most everyone uses a hub or switch, you won't see
many, unless you're shopping for 'em.

The few cross-over cables I've seen had some kind of ID.

Jim