networking with 98SE

[Scott]

How can I get XP Home ed. to "see" shared files and folder
on a computer with 98SE via a hub? My 98SE computer is
configured to share files and printer and appears in the
Network Neighbourhood. I have set up my XP laptop using
ixp method. However, neither can see the other.

Any useful ideas would be greatly appreciated ( I never
had any problem when both used 98SE).

Cheers

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

How can I get XP Home ed. to "see" shared files and folder
on a computer with 98SE via a hub? My 98SE computer is
configured to share files and printer and appears in the
Network Neighbourhood. I have set up my XP laptop using
ixp method. However, neither can see the other.

Any useful ideas would be greatly appreciated ( I never
had any problem when both used 98SE).

Cheers

A key to Windows networking is to use the same single network protocol
on all computers. The supported protocols in Windows XP are TCP/IP
(default) and IPX (which it calls "NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible
Transport Protocol").

Unless you have a specific reason for using IPX, remove it and use
only TCP/IP. To set up a TCP/IP network, all you need to do is run
XP's Network Setup Wizard on both computers:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm
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[Richard Cattermoul]

I have a similar problem networking my Toshiba XP laptop
with Win98SE. What puzzles me however, is that I have had
no problem networking and sharing files with a Packard-
Bell XP laptop and the Win98 PC, or with file sharing
between the 2 laptops.

Networking the ToshXP with Win98PC is wierd indeed.
Sometimes, the two machines see each other, but cannot
talk. Other times, they don't even see each other.

I have had extensive conversation with two of Toshiba's
technicians, but both come up with blank. I have scoured
the net, and different people come up with different
ideas. For example, someone suggests passwords and
identical user names on both machines, but this does not
have to be the case. Good networking simply involves an
agreement on line protocol - the file sharing settings
are optional once you have got the network connection.

The mandatory requirement is:
(i) IP addresses - first 3 numbers the same, the 4th
distinguishes machines
(ii) subnet mask - 255.255.255.0
(iii) The Workgroup name must be common
(iv) Suggest simple computer name and desc just in case
Win98 has trouble, but I don't think this matters.
(v) Must have the yellow crossover cable.

With the Packard-Bell, I had netbeui installed on the PC,
but I am not convinced this mattered too much.

Make sure that IPX/SPX is installed on both machines. Set
the frametype to 802.3 Properties - Advanced - Frame type

Make sure that firewall is DISABLED on the XP.

 

[trackmanca]

Browse the network to the other computer

or

type \\<machineyouwanttoview <enter> in the run menu

or

type NET VIEW \\<machineyouwanttoview> from the command prompt