Question : Networking and sharing 2 computers????

 I have got 2 computer setup for networking, #1 is win98se,#2 is win98. I have 3com NIC 10\100 in both computers, got crossover cable.
 I have all the settings in for sharing, I can see both computers in network neighborhood. I can ping #1 computer, but when I ping #2 it times out.
 I'm trying to share a Hp deskjet printer, it is hooked up to #1 computer, I can't get it to add the printer to the #2 computer, it says can't find path, or drivers? Do I need to add the drivers to the #2 machine before I try to add it?
 Or is my problem somewhere else? Because it times out?

 Please someone help me get this thing hooked up,been working on it for over a week and still no luck!!
 Thanks
 patsy45

Answer : Networking and sharing 2 computers????

> how to "unmix" ...

Going back to your original problem-statement,
stevenlewis (on 12/29/2000 07:42) suggested:
> Mach #1
> ip 192.168.0.1
> subnet mask 255.255.255.0
> gateway blank
> disable dns and wins

I disagree with this suggestion to use TCP/IP
to get your two computers to communicate.

Instead, if you want to use Windows "File and Print Sharing"
over your crossover-connected network,
I suggest:
 - remove the instance  of the TCP/IP protocol which points to the 10/100 NICs,
 - remove the TCP/IP protocol,
 - remove the Dialup Adapter,
 - remove the 'NETBIOS' protocol, if installed,
 - remove the 'IPX/SPX' protocol, if installed.

At this point, the only "installed" item should
be the support for the 10/100 NIC.

Install the 'NETBEUI' protocol,
Enable 'File and Print Sharing'.

Reboot both computers, and test "File and Print Sharing".

If OK, then shutdown to let Windows "checkpoint" your current Registry.

Reboot.

Install the Dialup Adapter on the one computer.
On the one computer, install TCP/IP protocol,
ensuring that it "binds" to the Dialup Adapter,
rather than to the NIC.

Use "create a new connection" to configure for your ISP.
Test it, and report back.