Setting up a network with 2 different OSs

[Chieftess]

I've been trying to set up a LAN with my XP Pro and Win98SE systems with some luck.

The computers are on a hub/5 port switch, and they both go through a router. My systems can communicate through a LAN game, such as Civ3. But, they can't seem to share files and such.

What's the basic run-through on each system to "notice" each other? They're already set to have file sharing, and they have a name assigned to them, but they just don't see each other.


EDIT: Just used the Win XP Pro CD to install the network, but my Win98 system says, "Unable to browse network". I can't find the Win98SE computer on my XP Pro computer.

Both can also send/receive packets (I ping'd both of them) with no problem).

 

[funxus]

Are they in the same Workgroup? This could cause some problems. And have you shared any resources yet? I think XP only shows shared resources and not computers.

Since I bought a Router, these things have usually just worked automatically between XP, ME and 98SE, after configuring each for network.

 

[_Z_]

Your windows98 make they are on same workgroup, range of IP's, subnet, they have non identical name.

I use a router, and all works good here with dhcp

 

[funxus]

Have you checked all the settings on the router as well. DHCP is probably what made my LAN work automatically as well.

 

[Achinz]

Yes, it seems to be a protocol issue. What protocol are you using and is it the same for both computers?

 

[Comraddict]

You know that 98 uses WINS as default and XP uses DNS. You therefore have to install something on one of them, and I forgot what is it

 

[Achinz]

I've found the TCP/IP protocol works fine for Win98 - I can't see any reason you can't use it for Win XP as well.

 

[marioh]

Originally posted by Comraddict
You know that 98 uses WINS as default and XP uses DNS. You therefore have to install something on one of them, and I forgot what is it

I don't think you have to install anything. Specifying WINS and DNS servers are done in the IP properties.

 

[Brainly]

The basic one. Do you have a firewall in either computer or in the router?

 

[t92300]

try installing NetBEUI this is what I have had to have installed on a win98/XP net work.

Also if you are using tcp/ip it can take up to 15 mins for the computers to see each other. I recomend tcp/ip and using the dchp server that comes with winXP

This is from my expierence.

 

[Chieftess]

I have a router that both computers connect too. Also, both computers have a software firewall.