Question : Step by step setup of local network

I have 2 computers...one is connected by cable to broadband.  I recently bought 2  network cards to enable the 2nd computer to share and connect to the internet, both are using WIN98SE.
Although I have loaded the drivers on both  (realtek) I have no idea and am pretty illiterate in setting this up.   What do I do in Network window.....I have tried to connect them together but no luck.  sketchy instructions came with the cards (PCI) i.e. "plug them in and windows will recognise and do the rest". I really need step by step instructions...I'm pretty stupid concerning this!!

Answer : Step by step setup of local network

k, that's normal...making sure that autodetect proxy is not checked, and that no proxy is set.

if workgroup stuff is working, you are getting an IP, and windows file sharing is working. are you sure that both machines have Second Edition, ICS does work for anything before 98SE...I know you said this is the case, but just checking.

see
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics_98
especially the bottom part on troubleshooting