Windows 98 on Microsoft Networks

Computers running Microsoft Windows 98 can communicate and share resources with other computers running Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation, LAN Manager, and Workgroup Add-on for MS-DOS on Microsoft networks. This chapter presents procedures and technical information about using Windows 98 on Microsoft networks.

Important

Each computer running Windows 98 must have a client access license if it will access Window NT Server version 3.5 or later servers on a network. For more information, see "Client Access Licenses for Windows NT Server" later in this chapter.

In This Chapter

Overview of Windows 98 and Microsoft Networking

Planning for Windows 98 and Microsoft Networking

Installing Client for Microsoft Networks

Configuring Client for Microsoft Networks

Running Windows 98 in a Mixed Microsoft Environment

Working with Protocol.ini: Real-Mode Network Initialization File

Troubleshooting Windows 98 on Microsoft Networks

See Also

• For technical and architectural information about Client for Microsoft Networks and Microsoft’s support for clients from other network vendors, see Chapter 29, "Windows 98 Network Architecture."
• For information about protocols and adapter drivers, see Chapter 15, "Network Adapters and Protocols."
• For information about using Client for Microsoft Networks with third-party networks, see Chapter  17, "Windows 98 on Third-Party Networks."
• For information about logon, browsing, and resource sharing, see Chapter 18, "Logon, Browsing, and Resource Sharing."
• For information about security options with Client for Microsoft Networks, see Chapter 9, "Security."