In article <c28201c3ecfb$8c539460$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Sue"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>>I have a new media center running XP media center, a
>>>wireless router on a cable modem and was told that i can't
>>>use the wireless PCI card that i bought for the Win 98
>>>computer because i needed win 98 SECOND EDITION. Is that
>>>true? I also have the xp computer at the cable modem end
>>>and need to figure out how to get the sgnal to allow cable
>>>TV signal. Have tried a direct connection from the data
>>>line (not through the cable modem) and got a picture but
>>>no sound. Will also need to share HP printer between the
>>>two computers...any help at all will be greatly
>>>appreciated!
>>
>>Without knowing what wireless PCI card you have, we can't say whether
>>it requires SECOND EDITION. Neither version of Windows 98 has
>>built-in wireless network support. A card will only work if its
>>manufacturer provides a driver program specifically written for your
>>Windows version. Check the manufacturer's web site.
>
>Thanks for your help Steve. The wireless router is
>Gateway WGR-200 and pci card is Gateway WGP - 230 (I
>haven't opened the box yet for fear that i might have to
>return it). They are 802.11G wireless. The new media
>center w/ XP has a built in wireless 802.11G card
>already. The media center is working on the router which
>is connected to my Motorola SB4200 Surfboard cable modem
>(sometimes lose the signal though and have to reboot).
> Gateway tech support told me that i needed
>98SE ....didn't mention anything about the drivers. I'm
>not sure if i can just install 99 SE over 98 if there
>are no available drivers for Win 98. What is your
>opinion?
The Gateway web site lists WGP-230 drivers for several versions of
Windows including 98 SE, but not for original 98. Based on that and
on what the Gateway tech told you, it appears that the card won't work
with your version.
You can install 98 SE over 98 if you can find a Windows 98 Second
Edition upgrade CD-ROM. Try Internet auction sites and computer
repair shops.
I know of one 802.11G wireless card that works on original Windows 98:
the Microsoft MN-720 Broadband Networking Wireless Notebook Adapter.
Perhaps you could return the Gateway card and buy that one.
--
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
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