Problems w/win98 and a router

[JBChance]

I've got two computers on a router and I have a problem with one.

I connect thru a cable modem. That's why I have the router. I used to use a hub, but it couldn't work w/ the cable modem.

The one machine uses winXPpro - no problem. The second, has win98. Normally, I get an icon in the taskbar for the internet gateway. But, always when I re-boot, and sometimes just sporadically, the gateway will disappear. Sometimes, I'll still have access to the internet, other times I won't. Even if I still keep access, the computer has serious slowdown and often hangs. When I try to shut down, I often get a hang because the internet gateway application is not responding. I can get the gateway back only by shutting off and powering down everything and powering up normally (modem then router then servers).

Any experience / fixes for this?

Thanks for any help.

 

[AFB]

internet gateway application

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[JBChance]

Yeah, it's something like that - probably doesn't say application. Next time it happens, I'll see exactly what it says.

It loses the gateway (icon disappears out of the systray) and then it causes a big slowdown, including not letting me shutdown normally.

Not sure how to fix it

 

[JBChance]

OK,

I rebooted to make it happen. Booted normally, then the icon for the gateway appeared in the tray and then disappeared. Complete lockup after that - I can move the mouse but can't click on anything. Ctrlaltdel does nothing also.
I had to shut the power down. I'm waiting for it to boot again.

Anyone have any experience with this?