I have two computers, one is Windows XP Home Edtition (Service Pack 2) and Windows 95. These two computers are far away from each other, one upstair and one downstair. And here's a few questions:
How can I be able to set a network between these two computers without buying anything? How do I setup the network like where to plug in the wires for network? What do i need to set up the network? If there is no other way, please let me know what I have to buy to make a network between these two computers.
2007-01-27 15:22:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Windows 95 does not have networking capabilities. I hear that there have are add on's to allow this, but this is one of the most elusive rumors in networking history. If at all possible, upgrade the 95 to 98 SE, and try it that way. Good luck
2007-01-27 15:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Biff Stew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of what you do you are going to have to buy something.
Problem is that Windows 95 may have trouble reading the Windows XP file system if it is NTFS.
You can put an Ethernet adapter in the Win95 machine but you would have to attach it to a wireless router. You would then place a wireless Ethernet card in the Win XP machine.
Basically this is more work then the headaches it would bring.
Windows 95 has some networking capabilites, but only after you install an network adapter. The capabilites are very limited, it is basically a drone.
2007-01-27 23:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋