Windows 2000 networking question

[Jon]

I have two computers(windows 2000 ntfs and windows98 se) sharing a cable connection, using a netgear rt314 router.

I would like to set these up as a lan also.

In the network and dial up connection window under the advanced (advanced settings) pull down for my local area connection, there is a listing of available adapters and bindings.

In this box I have file and print sharing for microsoft networks checked
under that I have NetBeui protocol checked
note.. I do not have tcp/ip checked

Under that I have Client for Microsoft networks checked
and under that I have NetBeui protocol checked
note.. I do not have tcp/ip checked

They are listed in this order.

My first question is it safe to assume file and print sharing is only bound to the netbeui protocol?

Also should I re order these to get tcp/ip on the top of the list?

Thanks
Jon

[Jon]

hello, hello...... Is this thing on?

[cyberskye]

Don't ever assume anything about your bindings. Once you add file and print sharing, check back and make sure that it is only bound to NetBEUI.

I wouldn't worry about the order of the protocols under the services. The bindings are the sticky bit and you seem to have a decent understanding of that area.

I would recommend password-protecting all of your shares.

Cheers,

SKye

[oakfan52]

UMMM..............
last time I checked NetBUI isn't routable. Wont that cuase a problem?