Can not access other computer on network

[Guest]

I have been trying to network a xp a 98 and a 95 machine on the same network
work. My first problem was the " The DHCP client was unable to obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server" error. I was trying to use DHCP. Then I tried
using IP address. I used 192.191.192.167 thru 169 and the subnet of
255.255.255.0. I can see and access the 98 and the xp system from each other.
However I can onle see the 95 machine but can not access it at all, and
sometimes I can not even see the 95 machine. I am new to networking and need
some help.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

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[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have been trying to network a xp a 98 and a 95 machine on the same network
work. My first problem was the " The DHCP client was unable to obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server" error. I was trying to use DHCP. Then I tried
using IP address. I used 192.191.192.167 thru 169 and the subnet of
255.255.255.0. I can see and access the 98 and the xp system from each other.
However I can onle see the 95 machine but can not access it at all, and
sometimes I can not even see the 95 machine. I am new to networking and need
some help.

Those IP addresses should start with 192.168, not with 192.191.

The "DHCP client" error message occurs because:

1. The computers' network connections are configured to obtain an IP
address automatically, and:

2. There isn't a DHCP server on the network to assign an IP address.

Windows 98 and XP can deal with that situation, but Windows 95 can't.

On the 95 machine, go to Control Panel | Network and make these
settings for compatibility with 98 and XP:

1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:

TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Remove these network components if they're present:

IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks

3. Set the workgroup name to the same name that XP uses (default is
MSHOME).

Then, right-click and share the desired disks and folders on 95. They
should be accessible from 98 and XP.

If there are still problems, please post a reply in the news group
with full details. Describe exactly what you're trying to do, and
include the complete text of all error messages. I'm sure that
someone can help.
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[Guest]

In the last post by Steve Winograd I'm not sure if I should use IP address or
DHCP. If I use IP addresses and I start with 192.168 as recomened how should
they end? Is it possible for someone to show what the network configuration
setting should look like? It will be a day or two before I can try any
sugestions but I will post again with results.