W98 hub to router, one station doesn't work, ok w/ hub

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In a small network I am attempting to replace a hub with a router.

1. 'Everything' works with the hub.

2. I attempt to replace the hub with the router as follows:
- replace crossover cable from dsl-modem to hub with straight through
cable, plug this in WAN port on router
- unplug stations (3) from hub and plug them into router
- power up and test

Station A & C seem fine - both can access the internet as before.

Problem.
Station B cannot see the network if the *router* is used (it can with
a hub), this station also has a shared printer attached.

I think it's some type of software configuration problem. It has
happened before (B can't see network) and I guess it was a simple
configuration issue and a "why did they do it that way?".

A and B are in the same workgroup and share a printer.

What would cause these symptoms?
 
In a small network I am attempting to replace a hub with a router.

1. 'Everything' works with the hub.

2. I attempt to replace the hub with the router as follows:
- replace crossover cable from dsl-modem to hub with straight through
cable, plug this in WAN port on router
- unplug stations (3) from hub and plug them into router
- power up and test

Station A & C seem fine - both can access the internet as before.

Problem.
Station B cannot see the network if the *router* is used (it can with
a hub), this station also has a shared printer attached.

I think it's some type of software configuration problem. It has
happened before (B can't see network) and I guess it was a simple
configuration issue and a "why did they do it that way?".

A and B are in the same workgroup and share a printer.

What would cause these symptoms?


Got it -- bad cable.
 
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