How do I network Ethernet between xp windows and 3.11 windows.?

Question

I have a DOS based data logger that I want to read using a window XP computer using an ethernet connection.

Answer 1

Hello there...
This is a great question, and the answers above are really stupid.
One states that 3.11 is " DOS "... duh...

I would not worry too much about having XP find the Windows
3.11 computer ( note that you must have WFG 3.11 - Windows for Workgroups version ). Set up a Workgroup on the Win3.11
ethernet card with typical settings for that era. I have never tried it,
but it should not be any different than XP finding ethernet access to
Win95, 98, Me etc. instantly, which it does.
You may have to open and close a few times, and use the
FIND COMPUTER button, but it should work. I have used Win3.11 with 98, NT, ME, and 95 at the same time, so that
W3.11 should work with XP,
Set up the W3.11 first, then plug in th PnP XP... good luck.

Some Net Guru may help, - I have 200 or more older computers,
and realy want to know the answer myself. I am putting this question
on my watch list -- thanks for asking - If I find the answer I will
post it...

robin

Answer 2

windows 3.11 omg where are you ? they have computers in the nursing home?
this is what you do conncet your router to the las vagas power line then take the Ethernet cable's back to the computer with windows 3.11 on
and put it in the Ethernet card then take the next Ethernet cable from the router back to the computer with windows xp on and power up the 2 computers & the router all at the same time your soon be online a big power line

Answer 3

You can't use ethernet with DOS. It doesn't include any network layer.

1) why don't you try an old Laplink (v3 should be fine) with its parallel cable. It should work fine.

2) develop a little program exchanging data through a parallel/serial port from both computers....not very difficult to do !

Good luck

Answer 4

Vista has the skill to setup an 'advert hoc community'. press F1 and seek for advert hoc networking. now and back having the main suitable terminology can assist you artwork it out utilising google too. i do no longer comprehend approximately doing this over Ethernet. it may well be possible, yet you would be able to could purchase a on the spot card to your 2d laptop (or borrow somebody's exterior USB adapter). stable success.

Answer 5

Wouldn't it be more simple to just set the 3.11 computer on fire? Sorry, I am being a smart *** but I thought noone in the USA still used those :-)