I have successfully got several conputers working on my linksys RV082 router using xp, win 2000, winSE. I am unable to get the winFE working though. When I choose obtain IP address automatically the ip # is way out of range (160.254.235.233 ), while the other computers are in the 192.168.1.103...

1. Can Windows 98 SE read an NTFS formatted network drive? (The other computer runs XP) 2. I can't find any drivers for a Realtek RTL8139(A) PCI Fast Ethernet Adaptor. Anyone know where I can find them? Thanks

I am attempting to set up an automatic shut down of windows. I am using the following with the scheduler: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHExitWindowsEx 2 Here's the problem. The utility runs at the designated time, BUT it will not close down the shared network connections. The computer waits on...

At one time there was a web site "Shields Up" that would test your computer for stealth. This URL does not work now. Anyone know of another URL or program that can check for stealth ? Thanks Fred

I am in high hopes that someone can help me here. I've got several Windows 98 machines that I am unable to map a network drive on. These machines seem to have limitations on what shares it can see on the file server. In explorer I can even hand type the path to what I know is a valid network...

I muddled up wireless broadband access to my home network and have not yet restored it. Network merely links upstairs PC (XP) to downstairs PC (Win98SE) with router and wireless modem, thus out to Internet. Fiddling with the XP PC and not particuarly knowing what I was doing, I created an...

Just clean-installed Win98SE. Tried running game called Heretic II. Game doesn't launch, instead a pop-up box appears which says "winsock initialization failed" After installing Win98SE, I went to Device Manager and removed something (can't remember exactly what it was) called "network adaptor". ...

I have one machine with 2 network card. One card is connected to highspeed modem and the other to a router, connected to 2 other computers. When the router is connected, I cannot go on line. When the router is disconnected( remove cable), I can go online. Obviously there is a conflict. Can it...

Hey Folks, I know pretty much nothing about networking. I have 2 pcs on win98se I'd like to swap data between. Both have Ethernet cards and work with my new belkin wireless router which is used mostly for my vista laptop. I understand from reading posts the vista machine wouldn't interface...

Problem: One client suddenly stopped being able to browse internet or share files. Setup: ADSL modem/router HUB 3 PC LAN Known (Problem client): WinMe - 3Com 3C509b NIC - WinMe PNP supplied driver - No problems identified in device manager - System clean per Avast/Adaware - Network (Client...

Windows just will not assign an IP address to "Intel(R) Pro/100 VE Network Connection", I've tried uninstalled the drivers and TCP/IP, Assigning one myself and Windows update. I'm at the end of my rope. Suggestions? -- Thanks for any and all help ~KHK

I have a small home network with an XP SP2 PC and a 98 PC successfully sharing the net via a Belkin router. If I do a Find Computer they see each other and can share files quite happily, but neither computer can see the other in Network Neighborhood/My Network Places. Nor can the 98 share...

I have a DOS program that I want to be able to print to USB printers. That normally cannot be done, but I am wondering if a network between the program and the USB wouldn't accomplish that. If so, what is the simplest way to use a network for that purpose on a currently not-networked system. For...

My network has two computers, Desktop with XP and IBM laptop with Win 98. Broadband through a router (not wireless). The message I get from the IBM is - Cannot browse the network. The desktop can see the IBM, look at all files, and completely access the IBM and all of its contents. The IBM...

Hi, Here is my network: - BEFW11S4(v1.45.3) connected to DSL via a PPPoE connect, max idle time is 40m. - notebook XP via a wireless connection - WPC11. - Dell desktop win98 via a cable connection - Linksys LNE100TX(V5). My problem: - Wireless Notebook PC stays connected to the internet all of...

I have a new XP Pro desktop, and an old one in a different room running W98. I want to set up a wireles network, and bought a LinkSYS router WRT54G and USB adaptor WUSB54G on a salesman's recommendation, but found that the adaptor needs W98SE, so I will return it. I see that Netgear MA101 seems...

Hi, I have AtGuard on a Win98SE Computer behind a ActionTec GT704WG Router. I can run the firewall and most things run fine but some others don't. Some Web Sites I can't surf to but others I can. Also Email and some NGs work and others don't. I allow the Router's IP but this doesn't change the...

Hi! I have Windows 98 workstations in a network with a DHCP enabled but they are picking the 255.255.0.0 mask instead of 255.255.255.0. I also have WinXP workstations which are however picking up the correct address. Anyone one had an idea on what's causing the mismatch? Thanks Kailash

hi I couldnt find a 3Com Newsgroup so i am hoping someone here knows about things. At work they have a wireless BT Broadband, router is a 3Com Office Connect. Theres no networking between computers they just wireless connect to the router to get on the internet, emails etc.

Dear All, In trouble, my office have over 20 people use windows 2000 share file. How can I get all people can share file, is it open guest account can make all people can share it also? I find...