Win98-XP networking steps

Apologize if this has been addressed before, I am still
searching the newsgroups for details.

Can someone please detail step-by-step instructions and
configuration settings to network two computers (on
different floors), one with XP-home ed. and another with
Win 98 SE?

Is there a free/low-cost option to network the two
computers?

I need to share the Internet connection (over phone
line), share a printer, and copy files between the two
systems.

Thanks!

In article <112ec01c3f579$4020df90$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Apologize if this has been addressed before, I am still
>searching the newsgroups for details.
>
>Can someone please detail step-by-step instructions and
>configuration settings to network two computers (on
>different floors), one with XP-home ed. and another with
>Win 98 SE?
>
>Is there a free/low-cost option to network the two
>computers?
>
>I need to share the Internet connection (over phone
>line), share a printer, and copy files between the two
>systems.
>
>Thanks!

I'll answer your question in two parts, Jay:

1. How to physically connect the two computers to each other. That's
the hard part.

2. How to get them to communicate with each other once they're
connected. That's the easy part.

Here are some possibilities for the physical connection. Only you can
decide which is best for your situation:

a. Wired Ethernet, which requires running a cable between the
computers. This is the least expensive, most reliable, and fastest
type of connection. If both computers have built-in Ethernet
adapters, all you need to do is buy the cable.

b. Wireless Ethernet, which uses a wireless network adapter on each
computer to communicate by radio. This is more expensive, slower, and
less reliable than wired Ethernet, but it's often the most practical
solution, especially if either of the computers is a laptop.

c. Phoneline, which uses the phone wiring in your house to connect the
computers. In my experience, it's the least reliable solution.

d. Powerline, which uses the electrical wiring in your house to
connect the computers. This is the least well known solution, but, in
my experience, it works very well.

Manufacturers such as Netgear, D-Link, and Linksys have equipment for
all of those types of connection.

Once the computers are physically connected, all you need to do to set
them up for networking is to run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard
on both computers, as shown here:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...rksetupwiz.htm

If you have questions about any of this, please post a reply in the
news group.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
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Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

Appreciate the response. Please detail further if you
could.

First, want to clarify that while one is a Win 98 SE
machine, the other is XP Home Ed.

Option a). I believe that Win 98 machine has a Diamond
card (has three jacks line-in, phone-out, and a bigger
jack that looks like for an ethernet cable). XP machine
does have a network card, not sure which one, have to
check). I do like this option, so please suggest how to
connect. Which cable options and then configuration on
98 and XP machines.

Option b). Not quite enthusiastic on this option as both
are desktops. But would like to know more on this for
future as I plan to get a laptop.

Option c). I was considering this option but you suggest
its the least reliable one.

Option d). Powerline? Interesting, how to do that?

Again, goal is to share internet connection (over phone
line modem), share printer, fax, and copy files back and
forth. The computers are on different floors/rooms.

So, for the options you suggested, please list type of
cable(s)/connector(s) needed and then config. options on
XP Home Ed. and Win 98 SE.

Thanks again.

>-----Original Message-----
>In article <112ec01c3f579$4020df90
$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>Apologize if this has been addressed before, I am still
>>searching the newsgroups for details.
>>
>>Can someone please detail step-by-step instructions and
>>configuration settings to network two computers (on
>>different floors), one with XP-home ed. and another
with
>>Win 98 SE?
>>
>>Is there a free/low-cost option to network the two
>>computers?
>>
>>I need to share the Internet connection (over phone
>>line), share a printer, and copy files between the two
>>systems.
>>
>>Thanks!
>
>I'll answer your question in two parts, Jay:
>
>1. How to physically connect the two computers to each
other. That's
>the hard part.
>
>2. How to get them to communicate with each other once
they're
>connected. That's the easy part.
>
>Here are some possibilities for the physical
connection. Only you can
>decide which is best for your situation:
>
>a. Wired Ethernet, which requires running a cable
between the
>computers. This is the least expensive, most reliable,
and fastest
>type of connection. If both computers have built-in
Ethernet
>adapters, all you need to do is buy the cable.
>
>b. Wireless Ethernet, which uses a wireless network
adapter on each
>computer to communicate by radio. This is more
expensive, slower, and
>less reliable than wired Ethernet, but it's often the
most practical
>solution, especially if either of the computers is a
laptop.
>
>c. Phoneline, which uses the phone wiring in your house
to connect the
>computers. In my experience, it's the least reliable
solution.
>
>d. Powerline, which uses the electrical wiring in your
house to
>connect the computers. This is the least well known
solution, but, in
>my experience, it works very well.
>
>Manufacturers such as Netgear, D-Link, and Linksys have
equipment for
>all of those types of connection.
>
>Once the computers are physically connected, all you
need to do to set
>them up for networking is to run the Windows XP Network
Setup Wizard
>on both computers, as shown here:
>
>XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/.../xp_ics/networ
ksetupwiz.htm
>
>If you have questions about any of this, please post a
reply in the
>news group.
>--
>Best Wishes,
>Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
>Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news
group
>for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer
questions
>addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
>Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
>http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
>http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
>.
>

In article <1166901c3f587$df62f3a0$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Appreciate the response. Please detail further if you
>could.

OK.

>First, want to clarify that while one is a Win 98 SE
>machine, the other is XP Home Ed.

That's fine. All versions of Windows can network with each other.
XP's Network Setup Wizard will run on both of your machines.

>Option a). I believe that Win 98 machine has a Diamond
>card (has three jacks line-in, phone-out, and a bigger
>jack that looks like for an ethernet cable). XP machine
>does have a network card, not sure which one, have to
>check). I do like this option, so please suggest how to
>connect. Which cable options and then configuration on
>98 and XP machines.

An Ethernet jack looks like a phone jack, but it's bigger, and it has
8 metal prongs. To see if your Win 98 machine has an Ethernet jack,
go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager and click the "+" sign
next to "Network Adapters".

If you use wired Ethernet, there are two ways to connect the
computers:

1. Get an Ethernet hub or switch and connect both computers to it
using regular Ethernet cables.

2. Connect the computers directly to each other using a crossover
Ethernet cable. A regular Ethernet cable won't work for a direct
computer-to-computer connection.

>Option b). Not quite enthusiastic on this option as both
>are desktops. But would like to know more on this for
>future as I plan to get a laptop.

There are lots of web sites with details on wireless networking,
including:

http://www.tomsnetworking.com
http://www.practicallynetworked.com

>Option c). I was considering this option but you suggest
>its the least reliable one.

Right. Very few companies make phoneline networking equipment any
more, and the equipment that I've tried is flaky.

>Option d). Powerline? Interesting, how to do that?

Get a pair of powerline-to-Ethernet bridges. Plug them into wall
outlets and connect them to your computers' Ethernet jacks using
regular Ethernet cables. I've had very good results with the Netgear
XE102, which is on sale for $39.99 (after mail-in rebates) at CompUSA
stores through Feb. 21.

>Again, goal is to share internet connection (over phone
>line modem), share printer, fax, and copy files back and
>forth. The computers are on different floors/rooms.

Use the XP computer to dial into the Internet and share its connection
with the 98SE computer. I've written a web page with full details:

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

The process involves running the Network Setup Wizard, which will
automatically configure file and printer sharing. I don't think it's
possible to share a fax between computers.

>So, for the options you suggested, please list type of
>cable(s)/connector(s) needed and then config. options on
>XP Home Ed. and Win 98 SE.
>
>Thanks again.

You're welcome. I recommend doing some reading about networking to
help make sense of all this:

http://www.tomsnetworking.com
http://www.wown.com
http://www.practicallynetworked.com
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

Thanks again for your responses. I will check out the
sites for more knowledge. I think for me Options a/d
seem best for now, however, want to understand/clarify a
little more:

You mentioned to use XP's Network Setup Wizard -- where
can I find this? Do I need to run Win XP Home Ed. setup
CD on the XP machine and also on the Win 98 SE machine?

I know when re-installing Win98 SE, I had lost the
adapter driver, so I cannot see the details under Control
Panel | System | Device Manager and click the "+" sign
next to "Network Adapters". I will check again though
but do I need to install something under Windows Install
to activate the adapter configuration again? During re-
install, I had ignored and deleted the adapter due to ?s
under Network Adapters under Device Manager.

You also suggested "Use the XP computer to dial into the
Internet and share its connection with the 98SE computer"

While I am going to read your web page on Windows XP
Internet Connection Sharing, I assume that once all cable
connections are done, I run XP's Network Setup Wizard on
both machines which will configure the two machines.
Then run the Internet on the XP machine and share the
connection with the Win98SE machine.

Once again, greatly appreciate your time.

>-----Original Message-----
>In article <1166901c3f587$df62f3a0
$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>Appreciate the response. Please detail further if you
>>could.
>
>OK.
>
>>First, want to clarify that while one is a Win 98 SE
>>machine, the other is XP Home Ed.
>
>That's fine. All versions of Windows can network with
each other.
>XP's Network Setup Wizard will run on both of your
machines.
>
>>Option a). I believe that Win 98 machine has a Diamond
>>card (has three jacks line-in, phone-out, and a bigger
>>jack that looks like for an ethernet cable). XP
machine
>>does have a network card, not sure which one, have to
>>check). I do like this option, so please suggest how
to
>>connect. Which cable options and then configuration on
>>98 and XP machines.
>
>An Ethernet jack looks like a phone jack, but it's
bigger, and it has
>8 metal prongs. To see if your Win 98 machine has an
Ethernet jack,
>go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager and click
the "+" sign
>next to "Network Adapters".
>
>If you use wired Ethernet, there are two ways to connect
the
>computers:
>
>1. Get an Ethernet hub or switch and connect both
computers to it
>using regular Ethernet cables.
>
>2. Connect the computers directly to each other using a
crossover
>Ethernet cable. A regular Ethernet cable won't work for
a direct
>computer-to-computer connection.
>
>>Option b). Not quite enthusiastic on this option as
both
>>are desktops. But would like to know more on this for
>>future as I plan to get a laptop.
>
>There are lots of web sites with details on wireless
networking,
>including:
>
>http://www.tomsnetworking.com
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com
>
>>Option c). I was considering this option but you
suggest
>>its the least reliable one.
>
>Right. Very few companies make phoneline networking
equipment any
>more, and the equipment that I've tried is flaky.
>
>>Option d). Powerline? Interesting, how to do that?
>
>Get a pair of powerline-to-Ethernet bridges. Plug them
into wall
>outlets and connect them to your computers' Ethernet
jacks using
>regular Ethernet cables. I've had very good results
with the Netgear
>XE102, which is on sale for $39.99 (after mail-in
rebates) at CompUSA
>stores through Feb. 21.
>
>>Again, goal is to share internet connection (over phone
>>line modem), share printer, fax, and copy files back
and
>>forth. The computers are on different floors/rooms.
>
>Use the XP computer to dial into the Internet and share
its connection
>with the 98SE computer. I've written a web page with
full details:
>
>Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
>
>The process involves running the Network Setup Wizard,
which will
>automatically configure file and printer sharing. I
don't think it's
>possible to share a fax between computers.
>
>>So, for the options you suggested, please list type of
>>cable(s)/connector(s) needed and then config. options
on
>>XP Home Ed. and Win 98 SE.
>>
>>Thanks again.
>
>You're welcome. I recommend doing some reading about
networking to
>help make sense of all this:
>
>http://www.tomsnetworking.com
>http://www.wown.com
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com
>--
>Best Wishes,
>Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
>Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news
group
>for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer
questions
>addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
>Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
>http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
>http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
>.
>

In article <116ec01c3f591$7e9876d0$(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>Thanks again for your responses. I will check out the
>sites for more knowledge. I think for me Options a/d
>seem best for now, however, want to understand/clarify a
>little more:
>
>You mentioned to use XP's Network Setup Wizard -- where
>can I find this? Do I need to run Win XP Home Ed. setup
>CD on the XP machine and also on the Win 98 SE machine?

This part of my Windows XP ICS article shows how to run the Wizard on
both computers:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...rksetupwiz.htm

>I know when re-installing Win98 SE, I had lost the
>adapter driver, so I cannot see the details under Control
>Panel | System | Device Manager and click the "+" sign
>next to "Network Adapters". I will check again though
>but do I need to install something under Windows Install
>to activate the adapter configuration again? During re-
>install, I had ignored and deleted the adapter due to ?s
>under Network Adapters under Device Manager.

If the network adapter appears in Device Manager, delete it. Then,
reboot and let Windows 98 install it. If you've lost the driver
program, go to the adapter manufacturer's web site and download it,
being sure to get the Windows 98 version of the driver.

>You also suggested "Use the XP computer to dial into the
>Internet and share its connection with the 98SE computer"
>
>While I am going to read your web page on Windows XP
>Internet Connection Sharing, I assume that once all cable
>connections are done, I run XP's Network Setup Wizard on
>both machines which will configure the two machines.
>Then run the Internet on the XP machine and share the
>connection with the Win98SE machine.

Run the Wizard on XP to configure it to share the dial-up connection.
Then run the Wizard on 98SE to configure it as an ICS client.

>Once again, greatly appreciate your time.

You're welcome!
--
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

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"Jay" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:116ec01c3f591$7e9876d0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks again for your responses. I will check out the
> sites for more knowledge. I think for me Options a/d
> seem best for now, however, want to understand/clarify a
> little more:
>
> You mentioned to use XP's Network Setup Wizard -- where
> can I find this? Do I need to run Win XP Home Ed. setup
> CD on the XP machine and also on the Win 98 SE machine?
>
> I know when re-installing Win98 SE, I had lost the
> adapter driver, so I cannot see the details under Control
> Panel | System | Device Manager and click the "+" sign
> next to "Network Adapters". I will check again though
> but do I need to install something under Windows Install
> to activate the adapter configuration again? During re-
> install, I had ignored and deleted the adapter due to ?s
> under Network Adapters under Device Manager.
>
> You also suggested "Use the XP computer to dial into the
> Internet and share its connection with the 98SE computer"
>
> While I am going to read your web page on Windows XP
> Internet Connection Sharing, I assume that once all cable
> connections are done, I run XP's Network Setup Wizard on
> both machines which will configure the two machines.
> Then run the Internet on the XP machine and share the
> connection with the Win98SE machine.
>
> Once again, greatly appreciate your time.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >In article <1166901c3f587$df62f3a0
> $(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
> ><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >>Appreciate the response. Please detail further if you
> >>could.
> >
> >OK.
> >
> >>First, want to clarify that while one is a Win 98 SE
> >>machine, the other is XP Home Ed.
> >
> >That's fine. All versions of Windows can network with
> each other.
> >XP's Network Setup Wizard will run on both of your
> machines.
> >
> >>Option a). I believe that Win 98 machine has a Diamond
> >>card (has three jacks line-in, phone-out, and a bigger
> >>jack that looks like for an ethernet cable). XP
> machine
> >>does have a network card, not sure which one, have to
> >>check). I do like this option, so please suggest how
> to
> >>connect. Which cable options and then configuration on
> >>98 and XP machines.
> >
> >An Ethernet jack looks like a phone jack, but it's
> bigger, and it has
> >8 metal prongs. To see if your Win 98 machine has an
> Ethernet jack,
> >go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager and click
> the "+" sign
> >next to "Network Adapters".
> >
> >If you use wired Ethernet, there are two ways to connect
> the
> >computers:
> >
> >1. Get an Ethernet hub or switch and connect both
> computers to it
> >using regular Ethernet cables.
> >
> >2. Connect the computers directly to each other using a
> crossover
> >Ethernet cable. A regular Ethernet cable won't work for
> a direct
> >computer-to-computer connection.
> >
> >>Option b). Not quite enthusiastic on this option as
> both
> >>are desktops. But would like to know more on this for
> >>future as I plan to get a laptop.
> >
> >There are lots of web sites with details on wireless
> networking,
> >including:
> >
> >http://www.tomsnetworking.com
> >http://www.practicallynetworked.com
> >
> >>Option c). I was considering this option but you
> suggest
> >>its the least reliable one.
> >
> >Right. Very few companies make phoneline networking
> equipment any
> >more, and the equipment that I've tried is flaky.
> >
> >>Option d). Powerline? Interesting, how to do that?
> >
> >Get a pair of powerline-to-Ethernet bridges. Plug them
> into wall
> >outlets and connect them to your computers' Ethernet
> jacks using
> >regular Ethernet cables. I've had very good results
> with the Netgear
> >XE102, which is on sale for $39.99 (after mail-in
> rebates) at CompUSA
> >stores through Feb. 21.
> >
> >>Again, goal is to share internet connection (over phone
> >>line modem), share printer, fax, and copy files back
> and
> >>forth. The computers are on different floors/rooms.
> >
> >Use the XP computer to dial into the Internet and share
> its connection
> >with the 98SE computer. I've written a web page with
> full details:
> >
> >Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
> >http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> >
> >The process involves running the Network Setup Wizard,
> which will
> >automatically configure file and printer sharing. I
> don't think it's
> >possible to share a fax between computers.
> >
> >>So, for the options you suggested, please list type of
> >>cable(s)/connector(s) needed and then config. options
> on
> >>XP Home Ed. and Win 98 SE.
> >>
> >>Thanks again.
> >
> >You're welcome. I recommend doing some reading about
> networking to
> >help make sense of all this:
> >
> >http://www.tomsnetworking.com
> >http://www.wown.com
> >http://www.practicallynetworked.com
> >--
> >Best Wishes,
> >Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
> >
> >Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news
> group
> >for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer
> questions
> >addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
> >
> >Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
> >http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >
> >Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
> >http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
> >.
> >


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Only part I know, have 2 pcs sharing a HP fax, laserjet printer, inkjet
printer epson dot printer for damage reports, sheet fed scanner, both win98se
fax is connected to com3 of pc that isnt network/intenet hub, winfax pro 10.2U
software, install wizard detected fax ok for both pcs fax 2 printers connected
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| The process involves running the Network Setup Wizard, which will
| automatically configure file and printer sharing. I don't think it's
| possible to share a fax between computers.
|

My company Actiontec Electronics manufactures a 56k Modem / Router
Combo. This external unit has a built in 56k controller based modem +
a router with 2 10/100 ethernet ports. This is specifically designed
to allow dial up users to network multiple pcs (you can use a hub if
you have more than two) and share a dial up connection.

This product is available at Radio Shack

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=25-3211

Good luck.


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> "Jay" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:116ec01c3f591$7e9876d0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Thanks again for your responses. I will check out the
> > sites for more knowledge. I think for me Options a/d
> > seem best for now, however, want to understand/clarify a
> > little more:
> >
> > You mentioned to use XP's Network Setup Wizard -- where
> > can I find this? Do I need to run Win XP Home Ed. setup
> > CD on the XP machine and also on the Win 98 SE machine?
> >
> > I know when re-installing Win98 SE, I had lost the
> > adapter driver, so I cannot see the details under Control
> > Panel | System | Device Manager and click the "+" sign
> > next to "Network Adapters". I will check again though
> > but do I need to install something under Windows Install
> > to activate the adapter configuration again? During re-
> > install, I had ignored and deleted the adapter due to ?s
> > under Network Adapters under Device Manager.
> >
> > You also suggested "Use the XP computer to dial into the
> > Internet and share its connection with the 98SE computer"
> >
> > While I am going to read your web page on Windows XP
> > Internet Connection Sharing, I assume that once all cable
> > connections are done, I run XP's Network Setup Wizard on
> > both machines which will configure the two machines.
> > Then run the Internet on the XP machine and share the
> > connection with the Win98SE machine.
> >
> > Once again, greatly appreciate your time.
> >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >In article <1166901c3f587$df62f3a0
> $(E-Mail Removed)>, "Jay"
> > ><(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> > >>Appreciate the response. Please detail further if you
> > >>could.
> > >
> > >OK.
> > >
> > >>First, want to clarify that while one is a Win 98 SE
> > >>machine, the other is XP Home Ed.
> > >
> > >That's fine. All versions of Windows can network with
> each other.
> > >XP's Network Setup Wizard will run on both of your
> machines.
> > >
> > >>Option a). I believe that Win 98 machine has a Diamond
> > >>card (has three jacks line-in, phone-out, and a bigger
> > >>jack that looks like for an ethernet cable). XP
> machine
> > >>does have a network card, not sure which one, have to
> > >>check). I do like this option, so please suggest how
> to
> > >>connect. Which cable options and then configuration on
> > >>98 and XP machines.
> > >
> > >An Ethernet jack looks like a phone jack, but it's
> bigger, and it has
> > >8 metal prongs. To see if your Win 98 machine has an
> Ethernet jack,
> > >go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager and click
> the "+" sign
> > >next to "Network Adapters".
> > >
> > >If you use wired Ethernet, there are two ways to connect
> the
> > >computers:
> > >
> > >1. Get an Ethernet hub or switch and connect both
> computers to it
> > >using regular Ethernet cables.
> > >
> > >2. Connect the computers directly to each other using a
> crossover
> > >Ethernet cable. A regular Ethernet cable won't work for
> a direct
> > >computer-to-computer connection.
> > >
> > >>Option b). Not quite enthusiastic on this option as
> both
> > >>are desktops. But would like to know more on this for
> > >>future as I plan to get a laptop.
> > >
> > >There are lots of web sites with details on wireless
> networking,
> > >including:
> > >
> > >http://www.tomsnetworking.com
> > >http://www.practicallynetworked.com
> > >
> > >>Option c). I was considering this option but you
> suggest
> > >>its the least reliable one.
> > >
> > >Right. Very few companies make phoneline networking
> equipment any
> > >more, and the equipment that I've tried is flaky.
> > >
> > >>Option d). Powerline? Interesting, how to do that?
> > >
> > >Get a pair of powerline-to-Ethernet bridges. Plug them
> into wall
> > >outlets and connect them to your computers' Ethernet
> jacks using
> > >regular Ethernet cables. I've had very good results
> with the Netgear
> > >XE102, which is on sale for $39.99 (after mail-in
> rebates) at CompUSA
> > >stores through Feb. 21.
> > >
> > >>Again, goal is to share internet connection (over phone
> > >>line modem), share printer, fax, and copy files back
> and
> > >>forth. The computers are on different floors/rooms.
> > >
> > >Use the XP computer to dial into the Internet and share
> its connection
> > >with the 98SE computer. I've written a web page with
> full details:
> > >
> > >Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
> > >http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> > >
> > >The process involves running the Network Setup Wizard,
> which will
> > >automatically configure file and printer sharing. I
> don't think it's
> > >possible to share a fax between computers.
> > >
> > >>So, for the options you suggested, please list type of
> > >>cable(s)/connector(s) needed and then config. options
> on
> > >>XP Home Ed. and Win 98 SE.
> > >>
> > >>Thanks again.
> > >
> > >You're welcome. I recommend doing some reading about
> networking to
> > >help make sense of all this:
> > >
> > >http://www.tomsnetworking.com
> > >http://www.wown.com
> > >http://www.practicallynetworked.com
> > >--
> > >Best Wishes,
> > >Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
> > >
> > >Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news
> group
> > >for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer
> questions
> > >addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
> > >
> > >Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
> > >http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > >
> > >Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
> > >http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
> > >.
> > >
>
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I went to your web page, but find it difficult to follow because of a
superimposed page covering the right side. Is this normal,or is it my
connection?