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by mjdarnell

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I am trying to set up a small home network which will allow all computers on the network to access the internet. I have two computers connected to a Zonet 8 port hub (if successful networking these, I want to network 3 more). I have DirecWay Satellite Internet which connects to my computer via USB connection.

My primary PC is using Win XP Pro. The second PC is using Win98SE. Ok...I have run the Home Networking Wizard on both machines. On the 98SE machine, I simply put in the WinXP CD and ranthe same wizard via CD.

I have named the workgroup HOME. I have set up the IP address on the XP computer as 192.168.0.1 and the subnet mask as 255.255.255.0. On the 98SE computer, I have the IP address as 192.168.0.2 and the subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

Now, both computers can view the HOME workgroup, but neither one can see each other. How can I get them to see each other.

By the way...the DirecWay Satellite Connection has an IP address 10.2.97.87 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

Final question is...how can I get them to see each other and how can I share the internet connection?

HELP!! Been working to fix this for more than a week. Thanks!!!!

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by alpha-male

Here are a couple of my favorite references for networking and internet connection sharing:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/

http://www.labmice.net/networking/default.htm

http://www.labmice.net/networking/ICS.htm

They will have step by step instructions and offer advice about the differnent methods you may use. My personal preference for connections sharing is to use a router, but of course there is a financial investment necessary to do that. Still...it's a better solution in most cases. Linksys makes a great router for the money (for a small home LAN).

One last gotcha (you probably already know)...make sure you have file sharing enabled and files/folders sharedfor the machines to see each other.

Good luck...hope this helps!

by qballrail

Here's a working illustration:

2 PC's running XP Pro

2 PC's on W98se

All sharing Internet connection and communicate with each other with specific shares enabled.

Installed Protocols:

Client for Microsoft Networks
TCP/IP
IPX/SPX
File/Print Sharing

The only IP address is assigned by my Internet Provider via DHCP. If you are using a passive hub, as it appears, there is no routing and therefore IP assignment is not neccessary as they will not be recognized.

When I tried the Networking Wizard, I had the same results as you. However, manually configuring with the above protocols, specifying individual NETBios names (Computer Names) on the same workgroup and sharing out individual shares (files/Directories/printers) didthe trick. Be sure you have a firewall program -- such as ZoneAlarm installed on each PC.

If you WANT routing and individual IP assignments, pick up a LinkSys 4 port Cable/DSL router for about $100.

The most viable and cost effective solution is the first one, obviously...

Hope this helps and good luck! :)

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