LAN (Netbeui) with 4 computers W98SE: Adding a computer with XP PRO to network

Thanks Carey.
I copied the Netbeui from the XP CD and the Netbeui LAN works a treat for
File Sharing and is fast. My only reservation is that I feel I have lost the
control I had with W98 in terms of binding services and protocols to NICs.
One problem I do have is that XP PRO will not recognise the networked
printers.
I would like to indulge myself by showing below an email I have just sent to
Draytek (I have a Vigor 2600 router and 8-port switch), in the hope that
someone in this group can help. I emphasise that I am just starting out on
XP PRO.
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email to Draytek:
TonyK wrote:
Hi: Happy New Year.
Using the Netbeui routine available on the XP CD I have now added XP
PRO onto my longstanding Netbeui LAN (for file and printer sharing).
Obviously, my 3 x W98s and the XP PRO use TCP/IP so that they can
access the internet at will.
My revised Netbeui LAN works an absolute treat for file sharing, but
whereas the W98 computers can all see and use the 3 networked
printers (2 x HP and a Colour QMS DeskLaser), the new XP PRO system
cannot, and I have tried many times to get the system to at least
recognise they are attached to the LAN, but without success.
Is this just a case of revised drivers being needed???. I am
surprised that XP PRO doesn't even detect the presence of the
printers on the LAN, although it did automatically show an Epson
printer attached by parallel cable to one of the W98 computers.
I have gone over the router settings which seem OK (copied from W98
computer) and I have no problems accessing the internet.
Please help.
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My thanks to all who have replied.

Carey Holzman wrote:
I actually prefer IPX/SPX for a setup like yours, since it is
included with all versions of Windows without any special process for
installing it.

Carey

"ATK" wrote in message
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Thanks for replies. They have given me something to think about.
I didn't mention that I already used TCP/IP on all my computers - so
that they could access internet.
I have TCP/IP and Netbeui bound to my various NICs, but in the W98SE
environment I DON'T allow "File and Printer Sharing" to the TCP/IP
connections.
Over a long period the LAN has been very reliable and fast.
Many thanks.
Carey Holzman wrote:
www.careyholzman.com/net1.htm

Carey

"ATK" wrote in message
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Having some troubles which I expect I can resolve I think (probably
Zone Alarm) .
As |I understand it, because of XP PRO I am forced to use TCP/IP
for my LAN
now for file sharing. My initial experience is that it's
exceptionally slow
compared to Netbeui which I have successfully used for a long time.
Is there any way that I can use Netbeui with XP PRO as I feel it is
much more secure than TCP/IP?
My configuration is 4 (now 5) computers and some printers connected
to a switch, which in turn is connected to a Draytek Vigor 2600
Router.
Help please.