AL>>I'm currently setting up a simple peer network between my
AL>>machine (running OS/2 Warp 4 FP5) and my father's machine,
AL>>which uses Win95 OSR2.
 RB> I take it you have tested the connection with the DOS testing
 RB> utility most likely included with the cards?  And that it can
 RB> indeed send packets back and forth?  And that you have
 RB> terminators on the ends of your cables?
there are NO terminators on CAT5 cable... CAT5 is UTP (Unshielded Twisted 
Pair)
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