Network Problem between Win2k and Win98

[Zirgon]

Hi,

I have four systems. Two are running Win2k, while the other two run Win98. The two Win98 systems recognize and can access the Win2k systems via Network Neighborhood. The Win2k systems do not recognize the Win98 systems. All systems are pingable. The systems are connected via two router/switch (Linksys router/switch). I am using a crossover cable to connect the two routers via uplink.

System #1 + System #2 = switchX ---
---> uplinked System #3 + System #4 = switchY ---

Please post if you have any idea on how to get the Win2k systems to recognize the Win98 systems. I'm using TCP/IP protocol. All systems share file and printers.

Zir

 

[BCYL]

shouldn't you use a normal straight CAT5 cable to connect the 2 switches thru their uplink ports? I thought you only use crossover cables if you connect from 1 uplink to the normal port of the other...

 

[jmcoreymv]

If your connecting two normal ports, then u use crossover.
If your connecting two uplinked ports, then u use crossover.
If your connecting an uplink to a normal port, then u use straight.

 

[Spiff]

what do you mean Win2k does not "recognize" Win9x? if you're speaking of network neighborhood... well that is the devil and you should be burned.

Im guessing you mean Win2k is unable to access shared direcotories on the Win9x systems

Can the Win9x systems access the Win2k system? Are all systems able to talk on the internet?

 

[Zirgon]

Thanks everyone.

I figured out what the problem was. All I did was remove and reinstalled *file and printer sharing* on the win98 system. After that, the win2k system was able to access the win98 shared files, folders, and printers.

Zir