Can i network with windows 98 and windows xp?

Is it "technically" possible to network (i.e. direct connect via ethernet crossover cable without a hub) a new Dell 4550 (2.53 GHz) with WINXP with a Dell Optiplex 5133 (133 MHz) with WIN 95?

I have previously successfully connect 2 Dell Optiplex computers both operating with WIN95, one of which was the Optiplex computer mentioned above. I seemed to have lost the secret sauce.

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This question was answered on March 18, 2003. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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Sure you can network those two computers.

Just make sure you have the same IP network address and TCP/IP installed Also make sure you have the supported hardware like Nic card, etc.

Note::: remember if you are networking using a crossover cable you are limited in terms of functionality You cannot setup a domain, active directory etc Basically the only thing you can do with a crossover is share files

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Posted by bin of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on March 18, 2003

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