My router is set to dynamic IP address per my ATT cable Internet provider. Both computers have been set forf dynamic IP addresses, but I guess that would not be necessary for my LAN.  One always logs on to the router with 192.168.2.15, and the other with 192.168.2.23.  Would it make a difference if I set each one for static IP addresses, since they are already assigned these addresses by the router?  If the order of boot makes a difference, which one should be booted first, the Win 98 with ...2.15, or the Win Me with ...2.23?  I don't use NETBEUI because moderator Mark Rode said it was completely unnecessary with TCP/IP.  I can easily add it, but I'll try to set each computer for static IP addresses using the ones the router has already given them.  Thanks for the suggestions, and I'll inform the list what, when, and if it works.


>Doug and Brian already responded before I got to the message. Both are
>possibilities. In line with what Brian wrote, if you are not using
>static ip addressing, then the order that the computers are booted in
>may affect their network operation. I agree that static ip would make
>things simpler. If you are already using static, and the cables and
>connections are good, then we can probably blame Microsoft since it
>seems to be blamed for all computer problems anyway :)
>
>Peter ____________________________________________________________
>


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