want x-over ethernet network plz help

[chris t]

hi
I jsut bought a bran new 17" LCD for $290 canadian and am very happy about it
I now have 2 computers completely independant able to work
I now want to connect them using a CAT5e (100mb ps or fast ethernet) crossover cable.
Can someone tell me how to do this step by step because i dont know **** about networking :redface:
My gateway computer is using DSL connection (bell Sympatico DSL Basic) and is running XP
I have 2 Ethernet ports on my mobo
My other comp is running 98SE and has a fast ethernet adapter on mobo(100mb ps)
Tell me how to do this right cuz its real confuzing:dizzy: :dizzy: :dizzy:

[chris t]

Ok people I have progress
I got my xp computer(the gateway aka MADCATII) to see my other comp (MADCAT) but i cant access anything
Im guessing thats with the settings but my other comp (MADCAT) cant see my gateway (MADCATII)
Uh I have conected using SPX Protocol (not TCP/IP) because on prev post i read how to do it and i decided to try it
any help greatly apreciated

[bAdWaYz]

Will you be wanting to just share files and folders between these two computers or will you also want to share an internet connection as well?

[chris t]

Um yeh i would like to share internet connection and files n folders wat can ya recoment i havent gotten any further n iv tinkered with it for like 6 hours :dizzy:

[bAdWaYz]

You could go with a crossover setup but for ease of setup and use I would rather see you use a router. DSL connection with either a router or a modem/router combo would give you greater stability and security as routers have built in hardware firewalls. If you need help or suggestions about what sort of router or modem/router to get post back and I'm sure the good folks here can point out some nice ones. If you must do this on the cheap and are sure you want to use a corssover cable for a peer 2 peer setup post back with that and we will go from there.

[chris t]

well thank you I managed to get it working though
its a crossover connection 100mb ps share my interned totaly except SOCS5 which i only got partial so i cant use ICQ but i talk on MSN neeways
Im doing that thanks to my handy dandy proxy server which i got from analogx.com
ty for the help though
routers = expensive and anyways my gateway got nForce4 with nvidia firewall which is one of best firewalls out there so im good :D
I am now having fun messing with my dad while hes online :P
thanks:wave:

[bAdWaYz]

Whatever floats ya boat man. Glad you worked it out for yourself.