Internet Sharing between Windows 98 and XP professional?

[Goopster]

I have Computer A with windows 98 connected to internet wirelessly i just got another Computer B with windows XP professional and does not have a wirless card. What is the best way to use internet on computer B using Computer A's connection?

 

[skyking]

ICS only works in 98SE and above. If you have plain old 98, you'll need to upgrade regardless.
You can install a network card in each, and share the connection according to the FAQ.

 

[Goopster]

skyking: Can you please elaborate this a little. Yesterday i networked both of my computers using a crossover wire. You are saying it is still not possible to use internet connection until i upgrade to windows 98 SE or higher.

Question 2: I am using a crossover wire to link two computers. I cannot see shared c: drive of windows xp from the computer that has windows 98 but i can access it's c: drive from the computer that has windows XP?

 

[JackMDS]

The Content of the Following Links Might Help

AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Once you reconfigure every thing go over the sharing.

Important For the purpose of the initial setting, disable all software Firewall (including WinXP native
ICF); disable any active Virus scan or any other utility that might intercept Network Traffic.

The following Collection of Links might help:

If you are not concern about internal security WinXP has a fast simple method of sharing, no user permissions and no passwords.

Windows XP Simple File Sharing

WinXP Pro has an additional more secure method:

Windows XP Professional File Sharing.

XP File Sharing Trouble

Win98 Sharing:

AanadTech - FAQ. Networking and sharing between computers.