98se and xp home

I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

In article ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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In article ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.
--
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, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again


"Rick" wrote:

I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again


"Rick" wrote:

I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

In article ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again

You're welcome. You can copy the Wizard's executable file to a CD or
USB flash drive on XP and run it on 98se:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe
--
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 ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again

You're welcome. You can copy the Wizard's executable file to a CD or
USB flash drive on XP and run it on 98se:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe
--
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 to you both.
I presume this will also work when using XP on the host compputer and 98SE
is on the laptop?

Forrest in TN

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

In article ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again

You're welcome. You can copy the Wizard's executable file to a CD or
USB flash drive on XP and run it on 98se:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe
--
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 to you both.
I presume this will also work when using XP on the host compputer and 98SE
is on the laptop?

Forrest in TN

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

In article ,
"Rick" wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again

You're welcome. You can copy the Wizard's executable file to a CD or
USB flash drive on XP and run it on 98se:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe
--
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 ,
"Forrest in TN" Forrest in wrote:
I am having trouble setting up a home network between my 98se desktop and my
xp home laptop. I have internet access thru my linksys wireless router, but I
can't seem to set up a network connection between the two.

My 98se desktop can see the xp home laptop but does not have access. My xp
home laptop can't see my 98 se desktop at all. Is this done thru tcp/ip or
another service. I must be missing a step.

Thanks

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers. If it finds the
router's shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell it that the computers connect to the Internet through
a residential gateway. The Wizard will make all the right settings
for file and printer sharing.

If the computers have a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm,
PCCillin, etc), configure it to allow access on the local area
network.

Remove any other network protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI) from both
computers.

Thanks, I will try that.
Along those lines what would be your suggestion for an xp setup wizzard
disk. The laptop is a Dell and they do not ship an xp disk anymore with new
computers. Also it does not have a floppy drive... I guess I could try to
borrow someones xp setup disk.

Thanks again

You're welcome. You can copy the Wizard's executable file to a CD or
USB flash drive on XP and run it on 98se:

C:\Windows\System32\Netsetup.exe

Thanks to you both.
I presume this will also work when using XP on the host compputer and 98SE
is on the laptop?

Forrest in TN

I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question. Please give more
details of your setup, including what you mean by "host computer".
What do you mean by "this will also work"?
--
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