How do I network windows 98se to Windows Xp Home E.5 SP2

[Dazed_n_Confused]

I need and appreciate your help in this meanial task! I have a PC with Win
98se. Its connected to an Actiontec dsl router w\ wireless thru Usb port. I
want to network my Windows XP laptop w\wireless. Both devices are currently
using the router for internet access.

I'm not a rocket scientist, so plz explain in detail in a non IT language!

(My router does have ethernet, but that feeds the XBOX!)

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Assuming that both computer can access the Internet.
You have to configure the File Sharing to on both computers.
This page has links to places to would help in both Win98SE and WinXP.
http://www.ezlan.net/Installing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Leave the MTU of the Router on the Default for the type of Connection (DSL
or Cable).setting and Optimize the TCP/IP Stack of the computers.
http://www.ezlan.net/Internet_Speed.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Sorry the post bellow is misplaced should be in the thread bellow.
Adjusting MTU.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Guest]

Hi....I read these treads, but I'm not sure it answers my particular question.
I have an old clunker PC w/ win98se that I would like to hook up via LAN
cable to DSL. Additionally, I plan to tap into the gateway to pull a wireless
signal for my new laptop that runs XP sp-2. Question: can these two computers
be home networked together to share files and share the printer that's hooked
up to the old clunker running 98se? Also, does a minimum processor speed come
into play here?

Many thanks,
Mary

 

[Malke]

Hi....I read these treads, but I'm not sure it answers my particular question.
I have an old clunker PC w/ win98se that I would like to hook up via LAN
cable to DSL. Additionally, I plan to tap into the gateway to pull a wireless
signal for my new laptop that runs XP sp-2.

Question: can these two computers
be home networked together to share files and share the printer that's hooked
up to the old clunker running 98se?

Yes. Win98 can network just fine with other MS operating systems. Read
Jack's responses to the OP.

Also, does a minimum processor speed come

into play here?

No.


Malke