!!!!!network win95 and win xp!!!!!

hey do any of you guys know where i can get a cheap networ server that can support 2 ethernet ports, a paralell port, a usb port or 2 and storage space
and is capable of communicating with xp and 95?

I have looked and looked, but either I am not smart enough or unable to find the correct instructions.

Can anyone tell me how to setup a network between a windows 95 computer and a windows xp computer. I am trying to migrate some files from an old laptop before giving it to my 2 year old as a toy. The windows 95 has ethernet connection, and can connect to the internet when plugged into my 2-wire home modem (model 2701HG-B I think). The windows XP computer is a laptop that I normally connect to the internet wirelessly, but can connect to the modem with a cable if need be.

I am looking for the fastest, most cost effective method of transferring these files, but can't figure out how to get the networks connected. Does anyone have any advice?

It's from 8.99 to 29 bucks and gets the move done in minutes. No network headaches at all.

Bob

e-mail them (zipped if necessary). Both external hard disk and USB-stick aren't supported by Windows 95.

A network (set it up using the XP Home network setup wizard, that will produce a diskette for the 95 machine to do the setup there) only makes sense for a permanent connection.

Kees

I remove the hard disk and put it in the drive case. We plug that into the XP machine and copy out the files.

Bob

I was hoping for a faster solution, but I think you are right Kees and I will just have to e-mail all the files to myself.

I appreciate the input.

Bob gave you the answer in his post.

forget
Parallel/Serial ports, too slow
USB ports, unreliable

Hwd needed

Wireless Router.
NIC card for Win98 system
Cat 5 or 6 patch cables.

Read link for set-up and Security. Untill you understand some of the proceedures of networking and security no one can help you.

Not trying to be mean but I spent 3 months setting up my first network. Why... forgot that the Hwd end of Networking was the easy part.

Bill

share files
share printer
store files
share internet connection
can you guys reccomend a place that can help me
get what i need
like
a server

my intended setup
internet >server...............server >desktop
............ ...v..............................>laptop
..............printer

See

http://www.homenethelp.com/

http://www.wown.com/

http://www.dreness.com/network.html

Google

Know the software side of networking first.
Then your network will flow together.

Bill

If you really want a separate server and you have an older computer around, you can make a server at very little cost: Build It: A Home Linux Server

You might be wasting your money on a separate file/print/Internet server if all you want to do is share files, a printer, and an Internet connection. You can use your Powerspec 6340 with the already installed Windows XP as a server. Just connect all computers to a broadband router (preferably one with wireless capability) and enable file and printer sharing on your desktop computer. If you need more storage just add a second HD to the desktop and share it.

The only drawback is that you have to have your desktop turned on whenever another computer wants to use a shared printer or access the shared files. The Internet connection does not necessarily require the server to be turned on for it to be shared--that can be done by the router, alone.

All you have to purchase is a router (wired or wireless). Something like a Linksys WRT54G. Some other popular brands are D-Link, Netgear, and Belkin.

Do you still want a stand-alone server?