Networking : How to???

[c533n]

I have a 3com Etherlink III ISA from 1997 and a Leadfast PCI NIC. I am using a Cat5 cable. I installed both of them and connected the cable but need to know what protocols or whatever to install next. Please Help.

 

[BCYL]

First off, if you are connecting your two PCs directly (ie. without hub or switch), you should use a crossover cable instead of a normal cable.

Regarding how to install the protocals, read up:
http://www.homepclan.com

 

[warlord]

after that you should install either tcp/ip for sharing internet access, and file/printer sharing.

you could also install netBEUI for file/printer sharing, it would be slightly more secure if your network is connected to the web.