Here's what i've got:
Two Computers running Win2K SP3.
#1 Computer Name: DELL (Network ID)
#2 Computer Name: HP
(Also happens to be their model, but i'm talking about their, identifiable network name, i named them after what they are)
Workgroup: IDAVALL (For both computers)
 
#1(DELL)
ISA slot Network Card - Accton EN1660 PnP LAN Card (Legacy Mode)
#2(HP)
ISA slot Network Card - NE 2000 Compatible (manufactured by Novell/Anthem)
 
Computers are connected by 30m (60ft) of Coaxle (The stiff Black Cable type with metal screw ends). One Cable, two computers only, no hub, T-junctions or nodes.
 
Problem, well NIC's are installed fine, LAN engaged at logon, except i can't find the other computer under "My Network Places", I try using find computer option and type in either DELL or HP, though no luck , i have allowed zip drives, Cd/RW drives and partions to be shared, though they only show up under "My network Places" on the computer that is sharing that Hardware not the other!
 
Both computers are logged on as Administrator, both have the little black LAN icon in taskbar, with speed 10mbps. Sent 0 packets, Received 0 packets. (Sometimes packets sent can be up to 60-70, however packets received is ALLWAYS 0 at both ends).
Components checked for both include:
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Do any other protocols need to be used or something ???
 
PLEASE HELP.
 
PS is networking easier in Win98SE? 'cos both computers have Win98 installed in hidden partitions for dual boot setup.
 
Cheers,