network setup on win/98 peer to peer

Are you using IPX protocol? I have noticed with windows 95/98 that the computers will not show up unless using TCP. Just give them a generic IP address and subnet. You also might need to map the drive you want for it to show up in windows explorer.

There are more complicated answers but why not just use netbeui as your default protocol.

No matter what protocol you are using the PC's won't show up unless the Workgroup name in Network properties is the same for all PC on the network.

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1 - Delete all Protocols, Clients, Services in Network properties window (Control panel -> Network).
2 - Restart computer
3 - Add/Check Client for microsoft windows in network properties
4 - Add file and print sharing service
5 - in identification tab type a same workgroup for all computers
6 - use Client for Microsoft Networks as primary network logon.
7 - Click Ok

Good Luck.

Set them all w/the same workgroup and once they can see each other, you should map them to a drive letter...in explorer, select tools, map network drive.

If you live in Southern California then tell me so and I can help you over the phone.

EASY ANSWER: If you are using Windows 95 or 98, there is a bug whereby when using a plug & play network adapter, the computers may not show up on the screen. Microsoft fixed this issue in Win98SE. Usually I just go back and ad the NetBEUI protocol. You can access more information on this topic @ http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q220/5/86.ASP. Hope this helps.

There are three thing that need to be in place to get a win95/98 peer to peer network to work
Under properties for network Neighbourhood you need :
Client For Microsoft Networks
TCP/IP
File and print sharing for Microsoft Networks

Setup all IPs IE: IP:192.168.0.X Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

Make sure all machines use the same work group

The first time you boot up you will have to wait for Windows to assign a master browser and build a list of machines this usually takes about 10 minutes

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