Simple? Networking

[Guest]

HI. I am trying to set up a link between two computers, one running winXP
and one running win98, they are linked by ethernet ports with a crossover
cable. I want to share a cable internet connection as well as files and a
printer. Does any one know a good link to give a newbie step by step
instructions to do this? This is the first time I have posted to any kind of
a group, so please bear with me. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Chuck]

HI. I am trying to set up a link between two computers, one running winXP
and one running win98, they are linked by ethernet ports with a crossover
cable. I want to share a cable internet connection as well as files and a
printer. Does any one know a good link to give a newbie step by step
instructions to do this? This is the first time I have posted to any kind of
a group, so please bear with me. Thanks in advance for any help.

Here are a few websites with useful tutorials:
http://www.cablesense.com/
http://www.homenethelp.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.wown.com/

 

[Carey Holzman]

www.careyholzman.com/net1.htm

Carey

 

[Jack]

For File sharing, may be this can help: http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

As far as Internet Sharing, you might want to look first at the general
options and decide what to do; since you have Cable Internet, you might find
a better option than crossover cable.

Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105

Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...? -
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48

The page above was written by me ages ago. You might ignore the prices and
Brand recommendations. The principles however are still the same.

Connection Diagram With Cable/DSL Router:
http://www.ezlan.net/~network/router.jpg

Installing Network: http://www.ezlan.net/installing.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).