networking XP and 98 useing crossover

[n1c]

Im trying to get XP and 98 to see eachother and I have been unsessesful...

XP is saying that its unpluged and I know that the cat5 crossover cable is good...


Everything checks out in the device maniger and I cant think of any other way in wich to get It to work (this is the first time I have tryed to network XP to 98)  

Please Help!!!!:crash:

[opiesilver]

What does the Win98 side look like?

[ZWarrior]

Are you trying to run a cable DIRECTLY between the systems, or are you using a switch in-between?

[n1c]

I think I have solved the problem but I cant check to see If Im right yet (Im trying to talk a friend through it)....


They are directly conecting the 2 PC's with a crossover cable I gave them....

I think that they need to use Cable connection on the win 98 system.....

[opiesilver]

It would be easier for your friend to just go and buy a NAT device. Only $39 on pricewatch.

http://store.yahoo.com/shopnetlux/net4pordslca.html

[n1c]

wow thanks

[Morpheus]

I tried the crossover thing, got it working with 95 and with ME, but it was never very stable.  Yes you use direct cable connection to set it up.

[n1c]

thanks for the Conframation

[ZWarrior]

Sorry, the work thing tied me up, then the monitor dieing really put a cramp on things.  Yes, You can connect two computers with a crossover cable.  But if you have Windows installed, you will need to have NetBIOS installed to allow the 2 to see each other.