I have a network of 5 computers. The hub is an 8-port linksys hub with uplink and 10/100 mb capability. All computers access the web independently through the hub. No problems with internet connections. The network is comprised of a pentium III Gateway Windows 2000 computer, Dell Dimension 4600 Windows XP computer, and 2 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers. Prior to buying the new Dell computer, we had 3 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers. All computers could share files and printers with each other. Now the new Dell cannot "see" files or folders on the 2 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers. We changed the IP addresses of the Dell and and 2 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers so that we could ping each of the computers. The 2 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers can see files and folders on the Dell and access the printers shared from the Dell. The Dell cannot see files or folders shared from the 2 Gateway Pentium II Windows 98SE computers. I have tried a ton of ideas and solutions I have read from the WEB. None seem to work. Anyone have any ideas? :(
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Jump to PostI have a network of 5 computers. The hub is an 8-port linksys hub with uplink and 10/100 mb capability. All computers access the web independently through the hub. No problems with internet connections. The network is comprised of a pentium III Gateway Windows 2000 computer, Dell Dimension 4600 Windows …
Jump to PostThanks for your reply. To clarify, the linksys hub has a port (port 1) that can be configured as an uplink. Our DSL modem is connented to port 1 of the hub. The 5 computers are connected to ports 2-6 of the hub. We did switch ports on the hub. …
Jump to PostAlso make sure you're not running any protocols on the 98 machines other than tcpIP,you will often find Netbuei lurking in there. And yes definetly, dump the Internet connection sharing and get a router asap. ICS is nothing but trouble and doesn't give you any sort of protection.
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