PCMACLAN/W98 user needs to add XP, assistance required.

[Rob Howells]

Hello

I have an existing W98 machine which is networked directly (no hub) to a Mac Powerbook using appletalk PCMACLAN. Now I need to add to this network an XP PC. Can this be done? I am pretty new to networking and have read up on many of the tutorials and think I can link to two PC's up using TCIP and a singe crossover lead but then I'd loose my mac connection, so it looks like I need a hub, but then would the mac be happy on this?

Anyway I'd appriciate any assistance any of you are able to offer.

Thanks

Rob Howells

 

[waddy]

MACLAN is supported by XP, instead of a hub, grab a switch much the same price, just switches are better.

Your MAC wont have a problem using a hub or switch, its just like plugging straight into the PC.

FYI : Appletalk Protocol was discontinued with XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q305989


MACLAN is a good choice

 

[Rob Howells]

Hi Waddy

Thanks for that, could you tell me the differences between the hub and switch, just getting my shopping list together!

Rob

 

[cashishift]

a router would also fix this problem..

would enable connectivity on both end, with file sharing, and a built in firewall..