Windows 98 Peer network connections

Are they using all the same NIC's? Can you 'Find Computer' from b or c? Last time I had this problem, I replaced the nic.

Can you run ICS from B or C, just to check?

:) Only suggestions, I guess not really and answer.

Sounds like you may have some protocol problem's. TCP should be used. A might be TCP and NETBIOS AND B AND C MIGHT JUST BE NETBIOS.

I had so many hassles with ICS that I bought a router (SMC barricade $50 after rebate) and hooked all the machines into that to share my broadband connection. Worked like a charm, VPN to work too. It even has a print spooler built in.

I do not work for or am paid by SMC, I'm just a satisfied customer.

Save yourself some hassle!

Gary

What protocol are you using in your network? You might try TCP/IP for the DSL and NetBEUI for your network. This protocol tend to work better on small peer-to-peer networks. Also you might make sure that file and printer sharing is enabled in the network configuration. If these things do not work. Try replacing the NIC. They can do weird things sometimes.

Another alternative to ICS (which seems to cause some instability in a couple of my machines) is a 3rd party proxy called AnalogX Proxy. It's low overhead, and very easy to use. It's free, too.

http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/proxy.htm

Good luck,
Scott

I think it will be mostly hardware.

Check cable, or otherwise try to put cable connected to PC "A" to another port in the hub. Might be in the hub though.

Hope it helps.

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