I have 2 computers one with Win Me, the other with 98se. I had them networked before, then for other reasons I took it apart. Both computers can see each other, but I can't ping from eather one. I can share files and stuff, but when I try to play a game with them it wont work. File and printer sharing is turned on on both computers. They are hooked up with a cross over, no hub. They both have the same NIC. This is what I have listed in the network config. tab: -Client for Microsoft networks -Dial-up adapter -Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet Adapter(NIC) -Network TeleSystemsP.P.P.o.E. Adapter -Ti ADSL LAN Adapter -(4 IPX/SPX protocols for the above) -(4 NetBEUI for the above) -NETBIOS support for IPX/SPX- PROTOCOL -(4 TCP/IP for the above) -File and printer sharing for microsoft networks F.Y.I. The computer listed about (win Me) has a aDSL modem built in. The 2nd computer has the following: -Client for Microsoft networks -Dial-up adapter -Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet Adapter(NIC) -HP EN1207D-TXPCI 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter -(3 IPX/SPX protocols for the above) -(3 NetBEUI for the above) -NETBIOS support for IPX/SPX- PROTOCOL -(3 TCP/IP for the above) -File and printer sharing for microsoft networks I hope I gave you what you need to try to help, Josh

The computers probably talk to eachother over either NetBui or IPX/SPX. The fact that you can't ping proves that TCP/IP is not working properly! Your games probably need tcp/ip so they won't work. Try uninstalling all protocols you don't need (just overhead) and then configure tcp/ip again until that works. Then you can add ipx and netbeui again.

sounds like an IP address problem- what are the addresses- look on tcp/ip properties.

A touch back on what sander was saying, remove the protocols that are bound to the different interfaces you dont need.. for instance u dont need netbeui running on your dsl modem its only listening IP, On the iP config side u will only need to configure a good ip and mask machineA 10.1.1.10 netmask 255.255.255.0 machineB 10.1.1.11 netmask 255.255.255.0 reboot dem winders and u good to go.. Dan

Ok, one more question...when I get it up and working.....would I still need to put the others back in, or would just having the tcp/ip do the job? Thanks again :) Josh

Just use TCP/IP as the protocol. If you need any assistance with setting up TCP/IP look at the Home Networking link at www.techtony.com

Well I got it working! YaY. but I couldn't do it with out you guy's help, for that thank you :) laters, Josh