Networking help :)

[Crimsonslice]

Well I am Trying to network may two computers. One is a Windows 98 SE and the other is Windows XP Home/Professional. I have the 2 NIC's in the 98 and I am probaly going to move them to the XP. Anyways, I was wondering how so then I can play games using both comp's. The internet works for both of them also. I tried the Direct fcable connection Wizard but it only picked up ports.

[eddiec]

How do you connect to the internet? (modem or NIC)
If both machines are on the same internet connection, do you have file & print sharing enabled? If so, what is it bound to? How do the computers identify themselves to each other? Isn't it a shame about George Harrison? Are you using a hub? How are you currently wired?

[Crimsonslice]

1.Modem
2.Yes
3.What do you mean?
4.Don't think they did?
5.Why, what happened?
6.
_____________ ___________
| | | |
| comp. with | | comp. with |
| 2 NIC |-----------------| 1 NIC |
| 98 SE | | WIN XP |
"""""""|""""""""" """"""""""""""
|
____|_____
| Modem |
"""""""""""""

[eddiec]

Look in your network neighborhood. select TCP/IP and click properties. select bindings and uncheck file & printer sharing. Then click on the add button, select protocol> microsoft> NetBEUI.
This is the protocol the 2 PC's will use to share. Go to the identification tab and make sure there is a computer name. If your ISP hasn't assigned you one, you can name it whatever you want. Now repeat this with the other PC.
He died.
Now get a crossover cable to connect the 2 NICs. A crossover cable allow 2 computers to communicate with other network hardware such as a hub or switch.

[Crimsonslice]

ok thnx I'll try what you said.
P.S. This board mest up my sketch :(