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Networking Windows 98 & XP

Mar 16, 2005 3:38AM PST

I have three laptop computers, all using LAN IPs. One laptop has the router and DSL modem connected to it and is running Windows XP (Home Edition). I need them to be able to see each other under the same workgroup and share files/folders/printers/internet. The laptops have: Windows 98SE and two with Windows XP (Home Edition). The XPs see each other with no problem and also share the internet. I can't seem to get the Windows 98SE to see the other computers or share internet connection. The PC card in the 98 system is a Linksys as is the Router. The card is working and shows an excellent connection but I still cannot see the other computers or get on the internet. I know it's something that I'm leaving out but cannot get a handle on it. Can anyone give me some tips on what I'm doing or not doing.

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Try,,,
Mar 16, 2005 3:44AM PST
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Thank you...
Mar 16, 2005 10:01AM PST

Thanks Bob, I'll check out the reference sites you recommended.