I am far from a network guru, but from what I've read, NetBeui is
safer to use if the computer has an Internet connection. When
using TCP/IP, the outside world can see whatever is networked via
TCP/IP. This is not the case with NetBeui.
Barry W2UP
On 24 Sep 01, at 12:26, N3SL@aol.com wrote:
> Gary,
>
> You may have received "install" diskettes with your NICs. If so,
> those should have the files necessary to install your network.
> NetBEUI is NOT required to network your PCs, it just happens to be an
> option. You'll find that TCP/IP is a simpler, more reliable protocol
> to use, and there is no technical reason why you cannot setup your
> network this way. Go to your "Network Neighborhood" and click on
> properties. See what protocol is bound to your network cards. You
> may find you already have TCP/IP there, as it is far and away the most
> common.
>
> GL
> Steve
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
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