networking kits

I bought this kit to connect two computers (one running Win2k the other running Win 98) and ADSL internet connection.

When I got it, i opened it up, and was surprised to see it came with Descent 3, detailed manuals for easy installation. But no Win2k drivers included, no problem though I went to there web site and downloaded them in seconds. Installing the NIC in the Win2k system was a breeze. The problem came the my Win98 unit but not because it was Win98 but because it had a AMD chip. After fixing that problem (PCI/IRQ Steering with AMD as stated in the NIC manual if you search) Everything went smooth and can be.

I would have given 5 stars it the AMD problem was more than just a foot note in the manual. All and all one great networking kit at a good price that will allow me to add more computer later.

I transfered a 214 meg file in 1:36 (2255.7 kB/Sec Avg 3191.7kB/Sec max)

Okay...I was a little leary. After reading all the reviews on this product and several similar products I was worried. I had seen where some had trouble with AMD PC's as well as the WinME operating system. Well both the PC's I wanted to network are AMD and one is running WinME. I ordered the Network in a box, with the thought in the back of my mind that I would probably have to return it.
However the install went great and the network was literally up and running in an hour. The instuctions are very clear, although they don't mention WinMe at all. I just installed both as Win98, but I did have to searcht he setup disk for the NIC drivers on the WinME machine.

Next we had a cable modem installed. Connected the modem to the switches uplink port, installed the sysgate software that came with the network on one machine as host and the other as client and both pc's had simultaneous Internet access!

I am a complete novice to networking so I was quite timid about all of this.

Completely happy with this product!

I've been changing operating systems a lot lately and have had no problem connecting two ME's, a ME and a W2K and a ME and an XP.

There's no much to do, really. Just hook it up and run the Home Network Connection Wizards. Assign the shared drives, printers, etc. and you're done. The manual is helpful and easy to follow.