connecting 2 computers using T10 LAN cable

I have Win 98 on 2 computers and would like to share files via the T10 outlets. I have some ethernet cable that a tech friend gave me with the wiring reversed in the connectors for this purpose (null cable). I need the procedure for Win98 setup. I believe you have to configure the "Network Neighorhood ". to send/receive from another computer. Thanks

 

There's a good tutorial on this page. It's for Windows 95 but the procedure is the same for 98.

 

connecting 2 computers , procedure for setting up workgroups

MIZ's resource seems to be more for establishing connections via the internet rather just connecting 2 computers by establishing workgroups using the standard T10/100 direct cable connection. I might be able to follow part of that document to accomplish the exchange of files but I'm hoping to get a step by step procedure for setting up the two computers using Workgroups- which allows file exchange. Win98 Help doesn't seem to have a complete procedure.

 

I don't know what to tell you. I read that site thoroughly and those are the steps for setting up a home network.

Install the network cards, install the protocols, make sure whichever protocol you decide to use (I used NetBeui when I did a straight Win98 peer-to-peer network like you want to do) is bound to the network card, make sure both computers have unique names but are in the same workgroup, mark whatever files/folders/drives/printers as shared that you want to share on each computer (right click on whatever you want to share, go to "Sharing" and mark the appropriate things) and you're good to go. The details of how to do each are on that site.

Only the instructions for setting up TCP/IP protocol have anything to do with connecting to the internet...since that's the protocol that must be used for internet connection.

However, you can do an online search for "home network set up" and you'll find any number of sites with instructions to help you out.

Good luck!

 

After a more thorough reading, MIZ is correct, the suggested document does cover internal networking procedure. I was not up on some of the "lingo" but I feel confident that I will be able to connect ok

Two points not covered:

1- Must the connecting cable (Rj45?) have one end reverse wired(null modem style) or same configuration?- I was given one of each just in case.

2- The final page refers to common problems and mentions (number 4) to be sure that "browsing is enabled" but the previous setup procedure doesn't mention that aspect.- I'll keep an eye open for it during the process.

Thanks MIZ!!

 

In answer to the cable question. For a simple peer to peer setup (two computers hooked together with just a RJ45 Cat5 cable) then yes the cable has to be a crossover cable meaning the 2nd and 3rd pairs are swapped on 1 end of the cable. Now this is for PC to PC network no routers, hubs, servers, etc.. Just 2 PCs each with it's own Nic and a crossover cable. It's not that hard once you get started.

Bubba169

This page may help explain it

http://www.linksys.com/edu/glossary.asp

 

Cross over cable- perfect.. I was calling it a null cable as in the old null modem cables. If i have problems, I can rule out the cable line.. Thanks to MIZ and Bubba.