Networking Windows 98 with XP

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hi,
i wanted to know if it is possible to network a windows
95/98 computer with a XP computer, and then still share
files, printing and share the broadband internet.

if it is possible then do i just need a normal router, or
is there a special type.

i am new to this and need some help. any ideas welcome.
john, thanks again
 
Yes you can network Win 98 and Win XP together. The using
a Cable/DSL router makes it easy to share the Internet
connection. There are lots of brands out there,
Microsoft, Linksys, Netgear, and D-link just to name a
few.
 
You need Windows 98 Second edition to set up home network.

Windows 95 and 98 1st edition will not work.
 
You need Windows 98 Second edition to set up home network.

Windows 95 and 98 1st edition will not work.
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No, that's not right. There's no need for Windows 98 Second Edition.
All versions of Windows, including 95, 98 1st Edition, 98 Second
Edition, and XP, can network with each other and share an Internet
connection.

Set up XP as an Internet Connection Sharing host to share the
broadband connection with the rest of the computers. This web page
has details:

Windows XP Internet Connection Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

Configure Windows 98 as an Internet Sharing Connection client, as
shown here:

XP ICS - Client Setup Using the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/clientwiz.htm

XP's Network Setup Wizard won't run on Windows 95, so configure 95
manually as follows:

1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:

TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Remove these network components if they're present:

IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks

3. Set the workgroup name to MSHOME.
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My issue resembles that of the opening of this thread, but in reverse.

We have a W98 machine that is connected to a broadband internet
connection, and I wish to share with my XP. We think that W98 is the
first edition, is this going to cause a problem?

I have tried to network them by using the wizard on my XP machine, it
seemed successful, as W98 can see my shared files, but no luck with
the internet.

Any thoughts? Will it be easier if I connect the broadband modem to
the XP, although I'd rather keep the set up as is and get that
working.

Many thanks
james
 
My issue resembles that of the opening of this thread, but in reverse.

We have a W98 machine that is connected to a broadband internet
connection, and I wish to share with my XP. We think that W98 is the
first edition, is this going to cause a problem?

I have tried to network them by using the wizard on my XP machine, it
seemed successful, as W98 can see my shared files, but no luck with
the internet.

Any thoughts? Will it be easier if I connect the broadband modem to
the XP, although I'd rather keep the set up as is and get that
working.

Many thanks
james
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XP's Network Setup Wizard can't enable a Windows 98 (either edition)
computer to act as an Internet sharing computer.

Windows 98 Second Edition has an Internet Connection Sharing feature
built in, but the first edition doesn't. To see which one you have,
right click My Computer and click Properties. The first edition says
"Microsoft Windows 98 4.10.1998". Second Edition says "Microsoft
Windows 98 4.10.2222".

If you have Second Edition, you can set up Internet Connection Sharing
as shown here:

ICS Installation [Win98SE]
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/icsinstall.htm

If you have the first edition, you can get a network address
translation (NAT) or proxy server program to share its broadband
connection. I've had good luck with SyGate, from
http://www.sygate.com . There are other similar programs listed at:

http://www.networkingfiles.com/ModemShar/modemshar.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/freeshare.htm
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/netdun.htm#nonms

If possible, I'd use something other than Windows 98 to share the
broadband connection. XP's version of Internet Connection Sharing is
much easier to set up and more reliable than similar programs that run
on Windows 98.

The best solution might be to get a broadband router to share the
connection with both computers, without having to run any software on
either computer.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
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