Originally posted by sammorris:

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Does the PC recognise that it's attached to the router and does it get given an IP address?

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Originally posted by sammorris:

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If you've plugged the PC into the router with a network cable there should be a light on the router to indicate that it's at least attached (for example, if you plugged into port 2, the light for port 2 should light up and perhaps flash occasionally). Go into network connections and you should see a 'Local Area Connection', which is the connection to your routr. If you don't, the driver for the network may not be installed.
Unfortunately it's been years since I've used Win98 so I can't remember the exact location of the rest of the settings.

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Originally posted by sammorris:

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There may be a dialup modem as well which could be taking priority, you should be able to disable dialing however, and not need to disable the modem completely (although the latter may actually be the simpler approach)

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Originally posted by sammorris:

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Have you checked to see if the network connection is actually there and active?

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Originally posted by varnull:

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Ok.. just go the usual way.. get IP address automatically, but then with 98 there is a difference... see the little box that says "connect through proxy server"? select it and it will connect. Like magic it is.. no need for any proxy settings. The OS seems to see a router or modem as a proxy. Probably just the way they used terms differently 10 years ago ;)

http://www.ust.hk/itsc/ResNet/setup_w98ME.html

Rely on us old timers who were doing networks back then eh?

ps.. avast antivirus works well on 98.. and you really do need to secure the OS as it is extremely vulnerable.
You might find linux to be a better option for an older machine.

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Originally posted by sammorris:

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For 1, you need to find the driver from the manufacturer's website, for 2, you need to enable Autoplay.

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Originally posted by sammorris:

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Do you have a driver CD for the PC?

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