re: Connect to a Windows XP system with a Windows 98 system over a Crossover Cable Network - the solution!'
Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 10:56 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Steve0
(1 messages posted)
OK guys, first of all let me do a little bitching about Windows. According to the
support center Windows 98 does not support connecting two computers with a crossover
cable. So yea, this is bull... I guess they never got it figured out, so they just
gave up... typical Microsoft attitude.
Allright, now that i'm done with that
PROBLEM:
Desktop Computer - Win XP Proffesional
Laptop - Win98 SE
I connected these two computers with a standard Cat5 RJ45 crossover cable and they
didn't recognize eath other. The 98 found "Laptop" on "Workgroup" and the XP found
"Desktop" on "Workgroup" So with a little trial and error and a few forums (computer
technicians two best friends lol) I figured out how to do it.
SOLUTION:
Win98: Intall "IPX/SPX-compatible protocol"
WinXP: Uninstall "QoS Packet Scheduler
HOW:
Win98 - Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network -> Add -> Protocol -> Microsoft
-> IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol -> OK -> OK -> Yes *RESTART YOUR COMPUTER*
WinXP - Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> *Right click on adapter*
-> Properties -> QoS Packet Scheduler -> Uninstall -> Yes -> Close *RESTART YOUR
COMPUTER*
That should fix the problem, at least it did for me. Ok, since i'm a computer technician
here comes the legal bs
NOTE: This solution is intended for information purposes only. Since Microsoft Windows
98 does not support this feature any technical support given on this issue will be
invalid. To solve this solution please consider using a hub or router with cat5 straight
through network cabling.
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