Trouble Getting Networked on 98

[Charley Bates]

I am having some trouble getting my two computers networked. I have just started the MCSE program and I wanted to get my computers networked for some extra practice, but can not for some reason. I have tried using the TCP/IP, NetBUEI, and IPX/SPX protocol and cannot get any of them to work. I am using Windows 98 on both machines. I made sure both computers were using the same protocol, same work group name, same everything but nothing will
work. When I go to network neighborhood, I can see the workgroup shared items from that computer, but not the other one. I'm sure I'm missing something easy, but I have been trying 2 days now. I really want to get it done before Wed. class, but if not, I am going to have to take both computers up there and get it fixed. If anybody can help please email me or leave a message on the board. I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Charley


PS. I'm using Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbps PCI cards in both systems if that matters.

[The-Fro]

If you don't have a hub and you're using RJ45 network cable (which you obviously are, based on the cards you're using) you need a special piece of cable that has the transfer and receive wires switched. This is commonly called an RJ45 crossover cable and can be purchased online or made if you have some cable and your own crimping tools. If you already know this and are using a crossover cable, my apologies, but it's a simple thing to screw up, so I figure I'll mention it.

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[Skooter]

Its been awhile since you posted this message and most likely have fixed you problem. but if you havent, try this. Try sticking to one protocol for now for the sake of trouble shooting. I like to use TCP/IP. Go out to the command prompt on both machines and do the default loopback ping by typing, Ping 127.1.0.0 You should get four lines of packets with 0% loss. If you loopback ping does not work, there is something wrong with you IP stack. Delete it in its entirety and start over. A stack is you network card, protocol, logon to windows everything. after reinstalling you stack, try the ping again. if that works, try pinging your other computer. if you cant ping your other computer then you will know that there is something wrong with you connection or you network cards.

[Skooter]

Its been awhile since you posted this message and most likely have fixed you problem. but if you havent, try this. Try sticking to one protocol for now for the sake of trouble shooting. I like to use TCP/IP. Go out to the command prompt on both machines and do the default loopback ping by typing, Ping 127.1.0.0 You should get four lines of packets with 0% loss. If you loopback ping does not work, there is something wrong with you IP stack. Delete it in its entirety and start over. A stack is you network card, protocol, logon to windows everything. after reinstalling you stack, try the ping again. if that works, try pinging your other computer. if you cant ping your other computer then you will know that there is something wrong with you connection or you network cards.

[Skooter]

Its been awhile since you posted this message and most likely have fixed you problem. but if you havent, try this. Try sticking to one protocol for now for the sake of trouble shooting. I like to use TCP/IP. Go out to the command prompt on both machines and do the default loopback ping by typing, Ping 127.1.0.0 You should get four lines of packets with 0% loss. If you loopback ping does not work, there is something wrong with you IP stack. Delete it in its entirety and start over. A stack is you network card, protocol, logon to windows, everything. after reinstalling your stack, try the ping again. if that works, try pinging your other computer. if you cant ping your other computer then you will know that there is something wrong with your connection or your network cards.