-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Networking help needed
- From: "Don" <dsw32952@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 19:22:56 -0400
If you can't move the files across the network because of sharing problems
or whatever, try the files and settings transfer wizard on the new computer.
You find it under Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sammi" <sammi@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 4:27 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Networking help needed
> Thanks Chris, for your prompt reply. When I rebooted all three I didn't
> know
> which to boot up first.
>
> I'll do it your way and maybe then the grandson's will work. He's highly
> perturbed at me right now, heheh. I'll get back to you if the order of
> booting up makes a difference.
>
> You said that I should be able to see the 98business machine with the
> XP...how do I look for it? And will I be able to transfer some of the
> 98business machine's files to the XP? Some are too large to email or a
> floppy. On the 98business machine, my CD-RW isn't working, that would have
> been the easiest way to my mind.
>
> I really do appreciate your help, Chris!
>
> Sammi
>
> Chris Spotta wrote:
>> The differences in OS will only matter to setting up a network, they
>> should not matter for sharing a broadband connection. - can all three
>> see the internet ok?
>>
>> Sounds like maybe 2 machines have the same IP address - which they
>> shouldn't if your router is doing it's job properly.
>>
>> What router is it (make/model)
>> What happens if you turn all 3 pcs off
>> And boot up in order
>> XP, 98business, 98grandson ?
>>
>> Once this problem is sorted out - and we have adjusted some other
>> settings you should be able to see the 98business machine with the XP
>> one (but not the other way around)
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Chris
>> callto://spotta/
>> chris@xxxxxxxxxx
>> http://www.spotta.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Sent: 11 August 2005 19:05
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>> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Networking help needed
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>> I hope that I can explain my problem well enough so that I can get
>> some = help.
>>
>> I have a computer running W98 P2, first edition and using cable
>> modem. I = installed a Net Gear router.
>> On this computer I do all my business tasks, pay bills, do my banking
>> = etc.
>>
>> My grandson has an emachine running W98 SE with a wireless card that
>> I = installed.
>> He uses my cable connection to connect to the Internet. But no file =
>> sharing is enabled.
>> No problems so far for over a year.
>>
>> Now for my problem:
>> I have just purchased a new Dell P4 XP Home-SP2 with a network card =
>> already installed.
>> I want to be able to transfer files from the old computer to the new =
>> one.
>>
>> I purchased a network cable, plugged it into my router and then into
>> the = XP computer.
>> Immediately I got an error on the business machine (W98 FE) that
>> said: "The system has detected a conflict for IP Address 192.168.0.2
>> with the = system having hardware address 00:13:20:5D:6C:7F.
>>
>> I understand that it would be a better choice to have the XP computer
>> as = the main central point. And after I get more comfortable with it
>> I plan = on doing that. But I must be sure first that I can do my
>> business tasks = that require me to be online. Plus I don't want to
>> mess up my grandson's = wireless settings.
>>
>> Is it possible that all I need to do is configure my router to accept
>> = this new computer? I believe I did this to get my grandson's
>> machine to = access my connection. But I'm drawing a blank when I try
>> to remember how = I did it.
>>
>> I also have a Cat 5e Crossover Cable, so would it be possible to
>> connect = computer to computer to transfer the files from the W98 FE
>> to the XP =
>> Home computer? If so, do I have to do any configuring on both
>> machines?
>>
>> If someone could get me started or send me to a tutorial web site I =
>> would appreciate it. I think the thing that is bothering me most is
>> the = difference between the OS's on both machines. I feel lost, LOL.
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> Sammi
>
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