-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Networking help needed
- From: "Chris Spotta" <chris@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:40:37 +0100
So....
How did it go?
Are you now networked?
Chris
callto://spotta/
chris@xxxxxxxxxx
http://www.spotta.com
-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sammi
Sent: 11 August 2005 22:14
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Networking help needed
Thanks for the links, Chris. I'll be reading them for sure!
BFN,
Sammi
Chris Spotta wrote:
> Glad you got them all online.
>
> You need to make sure both machines have the same workgroup
> And share a folder on the 98 machine which you will then put the
> files you want to transfer to the xp machine.
>
> Just about to go out but I found these that might help
> http://www.duxcw.com/faq/network/xprouter98.htm
> and
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814005
>
> If not someone else will have some more in depth advice for you and
> you'll probably have it working by the time I come online tomorrow
>
> Chris
> callto://spotta/
> chris@xxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.spotta.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sammi
> Sent: 11 August 2005 21:28
> To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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-----
>> From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sammi
>> Sent: 11 August 2005 19:05
>> To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> 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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