Win95 connection to WinXP wireless,or wired connect

Precious1026 · External Since: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 7

I have a Compaq Presario running Windows 95 OS, and I would like to run a
wired or wireless connection using my Dell PC, running XP professional for
file sharing, printer sharing and internet sharing. How possible is this and
what devises will I need. Both computers have cards for networking; I have a
broadband connection to the internet. Will you please explain this process
to me. I have gathered some information, but I feel something is missing.
My internet provider explained that I would need a router. I have viewed
routers that seem to have many features that could support both computers. I
would like a wireless, but can be satisfied with a wired network for a home
workgroup.
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Bg@102659

Jeff Richards · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1333

I think you will have to settle for a wired connection if you want to
connect a W95 machine - finding a wireless card for the laptop that supports
W95 is probably going to be impossible.

You don't absolutely need a router, but it is the best way to go. The router
will connect to your modem, and then both PCs will connect to the router.

There's not much point in explaining the process here as it is already very
well documented in many places, and in any case it will vary slightly
depending on which router you select. To get an idea of what's involved, go
to the router manufacturer's www page and download the installation manual.
Work through the installation procedure to see what's involved.

For instance, all the routers listed here have downloadable installation
manuals.
http://kbserver.netgear.com/downloads_support.asp

The older ones will refer to W95.
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Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Precious1026" <Precious1026.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3F6C5790-D89F-401F-A9BD-807919BCBC12@microsoft.com...
>I have a Compaq Presario running Windows 95 OS, and I would like to run a
> wired or wireless connection using my Dell PC, running XP professional for
> file sharing, printer sharing and internet sharing. How possible is this
> and
> what devises will I need. Both computers have cards for networking; I
> have a
> broadband connection to the internet. Will you please explain this
> process
> to me. I have gathered some information, but I feel something is missing.
> My internet provider explained that I would need a router. I have viewed
> routers that seem to have many features that could support both computers.
> I
> would like a wireless, but can be satisfied with a wired network for a
> home
> workgroup.
> --
> Bg@102659

Steve Winograd [MVP] · External Since: Jun 12, 2007 Posts: 19

In article <3F6C5790-D89F-401F-A9BD-807919BCBC12.DeleteThis@microsoft.com>,
Precious1026 <Precious1026.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I have a Compaq Presario running Windows 95 OS, and I would like to run a
>wired or wireless connection using my Dell PC, running XP professional for
>file sharing, printer sharing and internet sharing. How possible is this and
>what devises will I need. Both computers have cards for networking; I have a
>broadband connection to the internet. Will you please explain this process
>to me. I have gathered some information, but I feel something is missing.
>My internet provider explained that I would need a router. I have viewed
>routers that seem to have many features that could support both computers. I
>would like a wireless, but can be satisfied with a wired network for a home
>workgroup.

I recommend a wired or wireless router to share your broadband
connection between both computers. Run the Network Setup Wizard on
Windows XP. If the Wizard detects the router's shared Internet
connection, tell it to use that. Otherwise, tell the Wizard that the
computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway.

The Wizard will tell you to run it on the other computer. However,
the Wizard won't run on Windows 95. Make the network settings on
Windows 95 manually. Go to Control Panel | Network and:

1. Add these network components if they aren't already present:

TCP/IP protocol
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

2. Remove these network components if they're present:

IPX/SPX protocol
NetBEUI protocol
Client for NetWare networks

3. Set the workgroup name to the same name as the Windows XP computer
uses (default for XP is MSHOME).

To connect Windows 95 to a wireless network, get a wireless gaming
adapter (available from Netgear, D-Link, Linksys, etc).

Connect the wireless gaming adapter to a wired Ethernet port on
Windows 95, then follow the wireless gaming adapter's instructions to
program it with the wireless settings for your network.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm

Precious1026 · External Since: Nov 02, 2005 Posts: 7

Jeff Richards,
I want to first Thank you for your response, and secondly for such
insightful suggestions. I too thought a wired network would work best with
Win95 for many reasons, age being the first. I will review the instruction
manuals, as you are correct. I can get a better understanding of want is
needed. Netgear is one router I considered. Again, thanks.

"Jeff Richards" wrote:

> I think you will have to settle for a wired connection if you want to
> connect a W95 machine - finding a wireless card for the laptop that supports
> W95 is probably going to be impossible.
>
> You don't absolutely need a router, but it is the best way to go. The router
> will connect to your modem, and then both PCs will connect to the router.
>
> There's not much point in explaining the process here as it is already very
> well documented in many places, and in any case it will vary slightly
> depending on which router you select. To get an idea of what's involved, go
> to the router manufacturer's www page and download the installation manual.
> Work through the installation procedure to see what's involved.
>
> For instance, all the routers listed here have downloadable installation
> manuals.
> http://kbserver.netgear.com/downloads_support.asp
>
> The older ones will refer to W95.
> --
> Jeff Richards
> MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> "Precious1026" <Precious1026 RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3F6C5790-D89F-401F-A9BD-807919BCBC12@microsoft.com...
> >I have a Compaq Presario running Windows 95 OS, and I would like to run a
> > wired or wireless connection using my Dell PC, running XP professional for
> > file sharing, printer sharing and internet sharing. How possible is this
> > and
> > what devises will I need. Both computers have cards for networking; I
> > have a
> > broadband connection to the internet. Will you please explain this
> > process
> > to me. I have gathered some information, but I feel something is missing.
> > My internet provider explained that I would need a router. I have viewed
> > routers that seem to have many features that could support both computers.
> > I
> > would like a wireless, but can be satisfied with a wired network for a
> > home
> > workgroup.
> > --
> > Bg@102659
>
>
>