To create a simple network with Windows 98, you must:
- Obtain and install basic network hardware that includes one
network adapter for each computer in the network. Additionally, a
network hub and network cables are required if twisted pair Ethernet
is used.
- Install and configure network software for each computer in the
network.
- Test your network.
IMPORTANT: Because of the nature of the following
instructions, you may want to print each Web page in this series so that
you can easily refer to any part of this process at any time during the
process. For example, this may be useful if you need to stop during this
procedure to obtain hardware, consult with a computer service center
technician, or stop one day and continue during the next day. If you
choose to print each page, click Print, click Next
to view the next page in the series, click Print, click
Next, and repeat this procedure until you have printed
all of the Web pages in this series.
NOTE: This series of pages represents only two of the most
common methods to setup a Windows 98 peer-to-peer network. There are
other clients, protocols and network topologies that can be used.
To begin creating a simple peer to peer network with Windows 98,
click the appropriate link for your network type:
Twisted
pair Ethernet-based network. This type of network uses a network hub
and network cables, and although the cables must physically connect all
computers in the network, this type of network can provide a faster
network than a phone line-based network.
Phone
line-based network such as the 3Com Home Connect Phone line adapter
with Microsoft Home Click network software. This type of network uses
the existing phone lines in a building instead of a network hub and
network cables, and is a good solution for home or business use where
you do not want to install new cables through walls or floors. Other
phone line-based network adapters include the Intel Any Point Phone line
network adapters, and the NETGEAR PA301 phone line-based network
adapters.
