Thanks Steve;

    I had forgotten to enable sharing. But alas, that didn't solve the problem.
The questions continue however.
    Can one have too many network components listed? I have (partly due to my
bumbling about);

Client for Microsoft Networks
Dial-Up Adapter
PCI Ethernet DECchip 21041 Based Adapter
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol - Dial-Up Adapter
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol - PCI Ethernet DECchip...
NetBEUI - Dial-Up Adapter
NetBEUI - PCI - Ethernet DECchip....
TCP/IP Dial-Up Adapter
TCP/IP PCI Ethernet DECchip ....
File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks

Should any be removed?

Next, I believe this issue was just discussed, and I now I wish I had paid more
attention. The cable I was provided is wired as such.

        End Number One            End Number Two

Pin 1    orange                            blue
Pin 2    orange stripe                   blue stripe
Pin 3    blue                                orange
Pin 4    green stripe                     green stripe
Pin 5    green                              green
Pin 6    blue stripe                       orange stripe
Pin 7    brown                             brown
Pin 8    brown stripe                    brown stripe

    This is looking at the connector with the clip to the bottom. The wire is
labelled ET64469 24awg type cmg-ft4. I've checked continuity from end to end. Is
this correct?
    TIA again to all.

Bill



Steven J. Wolfe wrote:

> First off, make sure you have a Protocol installed through Control Panel ,
> Network (do this on both the machines). NetBeui is easiest for starters.
> Next make sure you have at least a directory or drive's Sharing enabled, so
> you have access to the Computers Contents.
>
> To do this open my Computer, and Right click on the Drive, or Directory you
> want the Network to have access to, then Select Sharing. You will Probably
> be able to decide what way you want to set it up from there.
>
> If you are still experiencing Problems, It could be the Cable. I have always
> used Coax for a PEER to PEER Network, and it works great.
>
> Hope this Helps...
>
> Steve Wolfe....
>
> >
> >     I bought two networking cards used, but said to be in working order.
> > They are;
> >
> > Kingston KNE 40T (PCI)                  (In a PII 266, 64 meg ram)
> > Digital Etherworks DE 204 (ISA)      (In 486 DX2 66, 8 meg ram)
> >    I have installed them, and assume they are configured correctly
> > because Device Manager in both systems shows them as present, and
> > working properly without conflicts. The cable was made by a
> > "professional", but I welcome advice as to how to check it as well with
> > the rest of my problem. When I open Network Neighborhood, I am able to
> > see only the computer I am at.