I am having a similar problem and would appreciate any information. I set up a new network with W2K Server on the server. There are two W2k machines connected (with no problems). I am now attempting to connect a Win 98 machine to the network.
The network is a server-client model, CAT 5 wiring, has two switches (no routers), and beyond that I'm not sure what else. Everything is from Dell, so the connections all took place automatically with the new machines after I plugged everything in to the network.
It is the Win 98 machine which I can't seem to connect. The network card was factory installed and is a combo card. The Win 98 machine is currently on a peer-to-peer network with thin co-axial cable. I'm now trying to connect it as a client to the Win 2k server.
Any help would be appreciated.