networking with 98SE

I have a similar problem networking my Toshiba XP laptop
with Win98SE. What puzzles me however, is that I have had
no problem networking and sharing files with a Packard-
Bell XP laptop and the Win98 PC, or with file sharing
between the 2 laptops.

Networking the ToshXP with Win98PC is wierd indeed.
Sometimes, the two machines see each other, but cannot
talk. Other times, they don't even see each other.

I have had extensive conversation with two of Toshiba's
technicians, but both come up with blank. I have scoured
the net, and different people come up with different
ideas. For example, someone suggests passwords and
identical user names on both machines, but this does not
have to be the case. Good networking simply involves an
agreement on line protocol - the file sharing settings
are optional once you have got the network connection.

The mandatory requirement is:
(i) IP addresses - first 3 numbers the same, the 4th
distinguishes machines
(ii) subnet mask - 255.255.255.0
(iii) The Workgroup name must be common
(iv) Suggest simple computer name and desc just in case
Win98 has trouble, but I don't think this matters.
(v) Must have the yellow crossover cable.

With the Packard-Bell, I had netbeui installed on the PC,
but I am not convinced this mattered too much.

Make sure that IPX/SPX is installed on both machines. Set
the frametype to 802.3 Properties - Advanced - Frame type

Make sure that firewall is DISABLED on the XP.

>-----Original Message-----
>How can I get XP Home ed. to "see" shared files and

folder

>on a computer with 98SE via a hub? My 98SE computer is
>configured to share files and printer and appears in the
>Network Neighbourhood. I have set up my XP laptop using
>ixp method. However, neither can see the other.
>
>Any useful ideas would be greatly appreciated ( I never
>had any problem when both used 98SE).
>
>Cheers
>.
>

Browse the network to the other computer

or

type \\<machineyouwanttoview <enter> in the run menu

or

type NET VIEW \\<machineyouwanttoview> from the command prompt

--

Paul.


"Scott" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:03e901c39c4a$552b2630$a501280a@phx.gbl...

> How can I get XP Home ed. to "see" shared files and folder
> on a computer with 98SE via a hub? My 98SE computer is
> configured to share files and printer and appears in the
> Network Neighbourhood. I have set up my XP laptop using
> ixp method. However, neither can see the other.
>
> Any useful ideas would be greatly appreciated ( I never
> had any problem when both used 98SE).
>
> Cheers