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HELP! with my home network

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bones2

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Need some help here. I just got done with my home network (first time doing this) and i cant get the two computers to see each other so that i can share resources and files. I have a P2 333 and a P4 1.4 connected to a Linksys 4 port 10/100 cable/dsl router. I have both computers in the same workgroup and the router is running DHCP. I can ping each computer from the other but cant ping with the computer names. Do i need to enable WINS (I didnt think that was routable) or do i need to use a crossover cable and connect the two together. I get internet on both so there is no problem there.
any help would be great thanks
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I already have the file and printer sharing checked and client for microsoft selected. the only thing each computer sees in neighborhood network is it's self. I forgot to mention that on the p2 computer i am running windows 98 and the p4 i have win98se dual booting with 2000 professional. thanks
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Assuming that your hardware is functioning, and you are using the correct type of CAT5 cables.

All computers can have one, two, or three, of the following Network Protocols:

1. TCP/IP - must be installed for Internet
2. NetBEUI ? simple, no IP scheme, Internet safe (recommended as Default Protocol).
3. IPX/PX ? needed for some LAN games.

The three can reside together BUT - All computers must have the same Default Protocol..

All used Protocols are bound to the Ethernet Card.

All computers have the same Workgroup name.

Each computer has it own unique name.

Read this for Win 2000: Sharing Files/Printers between WinNT/Win2K

Sharing setting in Win98!!!

You will not see a Computer in the Network Neighborhood, unless it shares something.

Make sure that you Logon as Client for Microsoft Network.

There are three places to be checked for sharing:

The first two are in Control Panel, Network.

1. The Protocol that you are using for sharing, has to be bound to Client for Microsoft Network, and Sharing is Checked in the protocol's properties menu.

2. The general File and Print Sharing has to be installed, and checked.

The third in "My Computer" folder.

3. Individual Drive or/and printer has to be checked for sharing.
Right click on the device to share, choose properties, click on the sharing Tab, check Shared As, and give it a name.

For printer:

Click My Computer, click on Printers, right click on the printer that you want to share, click on Properties, choose the Sharing tab, checked share, give it a name.

Important: The Shared Printer Drivers has to be installed on all computers that use this printer.
 
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