Hello, is it possible to network two computers together with Win98SE without a hub? What would you do, put one network card into each computer, and then...? Someone suggested just connecting some kind of wire between the two computers and that's it.. Is it that simple? What would I need? Thank you I appreciate any and all answers!!

on google, do a search on 'network two computers'. when I did this, one of the references you get is 'www.duxcw.com', go to the 'how-to' section and there are intructions there on networking 2 computers and getting both to connect to the internet. I used these instructions for my setup and it worked out well. good luck, Al p.s. check the HOWTOS on the left side of the current screen, I believe that there is information available there on this subject.

The cable is called a crossover cable. You can find it at any computer store. However, with the low price of hubs these days, I would suggest looking into buying one.

Thank you both for your advice, it is appreciated!!! :) :) :)

Just get one of those convenient starter network kits....I recently got one for 80$ (including shipping), and it usually includes: 2 NICs, 2 15' cables, a hub/switch, and sharing software for internet (if you dont have router)...Get the switch, its worth the extra 5-10$ Jim

Jennifer, Here's the easy way to do it with just cable and a NIC in each PC. Get a crossover cable (make sure its crossover)and plug it into the both network cards. You'll have to go into network properties for both PC's (right click Network Neighbourhood). Select 'Client for Microsoft Networks' as the primary logon. Check File and Print Sharing Enabled. Under Identification give each PC a unique name but the same workgroup. Under 'Client...' properties, DON't check the logon to NT domain, because you want peer to peer. Now you just have to set up TCP/IP settings for both network cards. Go to TCP/IP properties for the network cards (not dial up). If you don't see the TCP entry under the Network configuration tab you'll have to click 'Add'. Once you have the network card TCP then go to properties and change the IP Addresses. Use Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 for both cards. For the IP Address, give one PC 192.168.0.1, and the other PC 192.168.0.2. That's it. Jimbo

Actually for a newbie, to make things simple, you DON'T require a static IP for each Network Card, just make sure you have the TCP/IP installed in your properties and that's it. The only time you'd need one is if you intend to use the primary (gateway) machine as a router or proxy for the secondary PC. For normal File/Printer sharing, it's not needed. - Darren