It may be easier to just remove the network settings on both the XP and 98
computer and start from scratch.

HOWEVER, start with the 98 computer first, before messing the XP/VISTA/other
box{es} up.
First check firewall settings on the system boxes to see if the IP range
for the local network is included and what its range is.
Disable Anti-virus and firewalls [after removing any Internet
connection/device from the network].
THEN check to see if the 98 box is in that IP range.
Make sure you are using the SAME workgroup throughout the network AND that
the network ALLOWS connection from the 98 system.
Make sure the 98 system has Microsoft Networking installed and TCP/IP
protocol.
Make sure that if dynamic ranges are used [assigned from a router or
server] that the 98 box is set [in Network SettingsTCP/IP settings] to
receive from the network.
Once the 98 system is in the local network range and you have checked the
above, reset [power down and restart after a few minutes] the network
controller/router and the computers [unless a major network], start the
modem and/or modem/router first then the computers, and see if it is found.
IF a large network, release and refresh the IP on the computers.
Try pinging the other computers; then ping a known Internet ping returning
address like Google's [after re-enabling the firewalls and other disabled
apps].

Check here for other ideas:
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/gen/se...NETWORKING.htm

Still need more, post back with where you're stuck.
Post back with the fix and results if successful for other users.

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MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org
a Peoples' counsel
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"skibuz" wrote in message
news | I have dusted off my HP 8760C Pavillion and reformatted and reloaded Win
98.
| Then added Win 98SE. Prior to the reload I had it connected via Ethernet
| cable to my Linksys WRT610N network. It connected basically plug and play.
| However, the computer kept needing to be rebooted so I did the reload. Now
I
| can't get it connected to my LAN. I have tried to compare the Network
| Settings on my Dell XP desktop, but the language seems to be different
| between Win XP and Win 98SE.
|
| If someone could help me with the settings required to get this connected,
I
| would be very greatful!
| Thank you!