A network bridge connects two networks together. So if you have one
computer with two network adapters, each adapter on a different network, the
bridge allows network traffic to flow between the two networks.
Unfortunately, when XP sees two network adapters in a PC it automatically
sets up a bridge. Even if one of the adapters isn't really a network
adapter... something like a 1394 (firewire) port. So, unless you have
something pretty fancy for your three or four PCs at home, I'd guess you
don't really need your bridge set up. But make sure you know what you're
doing when you remove it, if you want to do so.... I wouldn't think that has
anything to do with your current problems.
When you say "crash", can you be more specific? Tell me what is happeneing
now. What have you tried so far. Can the PCs "see" each other in network
neighborhood? Can they ping each other? Can they get to the internet? Are
they getting (DHCP) IP addresses. I need a little more info to help you
out.
Mike Pearl
John said:
I used to have a home network set up that had 3 computers, one each with
Win98, WinMe, and WinXP. I recently bought a new WinXP machine. In trying to
add it to the network, the entire network crashed and I can't reconfigure it
no matter what I try. The old WinXP machine uses a network bridge. Is that
something I need? and if so, how do I configure one? Any suggestion is
greatly appreciated!!
