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padawan · 01-09-2003, 01:58 PM

OK, here it goes...
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Option 1:

I would buy two 10/100 PCI NICs. They are cheap, and easy to install.

Install the NICs in both computers.

Assign each NIC an IP address. I would recommend 192.168.0.XXX, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Make sure both computers are part of the same workgroup.

Buy a cheap 4 port switch ($20), and place it in a convienent location.

Buy two cables, one for each computer. DO NOT buy a crossover for this setup. Plug the cables in to the computers and switch.

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Option 1A:

Complete first two steps above.

Buy a single Crossover cable.

Connect the cable to the computers.

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Option 2 for sharing Broadband:

Complete Option 1, except set each computer to Obtain IP Address Automatically instead of assigning then manually.

Buy a Router (cheap, around $50).

Plug the router into one of the ports on the switch.

Follow router config instructions for internet access, but most of it is already done.

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Option 3 for sharing Internet Access

Complete Option 1

Configure the Internet Connection Sharing on the machine connected to the Internet.

Follow the connection wizard, and it will tell you exactly what to do to the other machine. I seem to recall it makes a floppy to setup the second machine.

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ICS is in Windows98. I don't like it, but it might work for you. You can buy a crossover cable at CompUSA for like $15. The Host computer does not need two NICs, since the modem acts as the WAN connection, and the NIC will be the LAN connection.

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To share files in 98 you must enable the option that says something like Enable File and Print Sharing. I haven't used 98 in a long time, so look for something like that. Yes, optical drives can be shared. Once you enable sharing, just click the Sharing option under the driver properties, and it will put a little hand icon under the shared resource. A word of caution, though. I would NOT share the entire hard drive. Share a folder on the drive.

01-09-2003, 01:58 PM	#12
padawan Member (10 bit) Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: California Posts: 894	OK, here it goes... ------------------------- Option 1: I would buy two 10/100 PCI NICs. They are cheap, and easy to install. Install the NICs in both computers. Assign each NIC an IP address. I would recommend 192.168.0.XXX, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Make sure both computers are part of the same workgroup. Buy a cheap 4 port switch ($20), and place it in a convienent location. Buy two cables, one for each computer. DO NOT buy a crossover for this setup. Plug the cables in to the computers and switch. -------------------------- Option 1A: Complete first two steps above. Buy a single Crossover cable. Connect the cable to the computers. ------------------------------ Option 2 for sharing Broadband: Complete Option 1, except set each computer to Obtain IP Address Automatically instead of assigning then manually. Buy a Router (cheap, around $50). Plug the router into one of the ports on the switch. Follow router config instructions for internet access, but most of it is already done. -------------------------------- Option 3 for sharing Internet Access Complete Option 1 Configure the Internet Connection Sharing on the machine connected to the Internet. Follow the connection wizard, and it will tell you exactly what to do to the other machine. I seem to recall it makes a floppy to setup the second machine. --------------------------------- ICS is in Windows98. I don't like it, but it might work for you. You can buy a crossover cable at CompUSA for like $15. The Host computer does not need two NICs, since the modem acts as the WAN connection, and the NIC will be the LAN connection. --------------------------------- To share files in 98 you must enable the option that says something like Enable File and Print Sharing. I haven't used 98 in a long time, so look for something like that. Yes, optical drives can be shared. Once you enable sharing, just click the Sharing option under the driver properties, and it will put a little hand icon under the shared resource. A word of caution, though. I would NOT share the entire hard drive. Share a folder on the drive. __________________ Retired Editor-in-Chief Maximum3D www.maximum3d.com Last edited by padawan; 01-09-2003 at 02:04 PM.