how did you install the driver, some hardware requier that you first install the driver first before the hardware is installed.
Was the USB enabled before Windows98 was installed?
Windows98se updates the USB! how many devices is connected to the USB port?
IF you do? dont use a USB NIC on the same port!
Are you using a USB hub? is it self powered or external? Always should be External!
Sorry but there is a lot of Varibles
wayne