Windows 98se/ xp & router problems

[snickers-888]

This is a complicated one & I need advice please.

My desk PC runs windows 98se & I have Broadband connected to it.
I have a new laptop that runs XP professional.

I have bought a 2300 wireless broadband router that should work as long as a least 1 computer is running on win 2000, xp home or professional.

still awake?

The installation disc will only work when installing it on the computer running 2000 or xp & I have to run it on my PC that runs on 98se.
The instuctions inform you that in order to install it on 98se you have to go to RUN>http://my.router & set it all up from there. This is where my problems start........I do as above & I get the message that this does not exist/moved etc.......so now I am stuck & feel so stupid & helpless.

I would be delighted if someone could help

Many thanks

 

[dai]

run it and set it up on xp
enable dhcp
the router will then assign an ip address to the computers

 

[snickers-888]

So do I have to connect the laptop to the Broadband modem & get a connection up & running there first & then install the cd into the laptop.
Sorry to be a dummy but I have no experience of networking.....I just assumed that the static desk pc ( win 98se) would act as say the server & the new Laptop ( xp) would be "attached" to that.
If I can do it the other way round ...I will be happy ( I hope)

PS : enable dhcp...whats dhcp?

 

[dai]

dynamic host configuration protocol
you are not using ics so there is no server
i am no expert on this so bear with my odd descriptions
the internet comes in and the router acts like a double adapter which lets each computer work independantly
follow your manual
input your isp info into the router & select it auto assign dchp
in your tcip on your computers,set them to obtain adddresses dynamically
use straight through cat5 patch cables to connect the computers to the router

 

[JohnWill]

I have yet to see a router that "required" any setup disk. They frequently come with a wizard install interface to make simple for beginners to setup the system, but they're not necessary.

If you'd be more specific about make/model of your broadband modem and router, as well as the type of ISP you have, we could probably be more specific.

 

[snickers-888]

DELL 2300 wireless broadband router
SURFBOARD SB4100 CABLE MODEM
TELEWEST (blueyonder)

"the internet comes in and the router acts like a double adapter which lets each computer work independantly"

Now Dai has told me this, I feel confident enough ( I think) to set up the Laptop & get it going from there.

You guys are great....many thanks