Networking my iMac and Powermac 8600 thru ethernet

Hi,
Yesterday I was able to connect my iMac and PowerMac to my Belkin wireless router and then use file sharing to share files plus I could access the internet. My iMac runs OS X 10.3.9 while my PowerMac runs OS 9.2.2. I cant get my PowerMac to do anything anymore. Its reconised by the router but it wont go online, or fileshare.
Please help!!
Thanks

Find the IP of the iMac in system profiler, under network, it should be something like 192.168.1.100 or something like that. Write that down as you will need it for the 8600.
On the 8600, in 9.2.2. Open the TCP/IP control panel.
Configure it using manual.
Based on the iMac's IP number you found ( I'll use the default of 192.168.1.100 for the iMac)
The 8600 will need the IP of: 192.168.1.101
The subnet is usually: 255.255.255.0
The router is sually: 192.168.1.1
Apple talk must be active on both computers.
There is an Assist Me at the bottom of the network prefs pane in OSX. It can help you find things automatically, but you need to make sure the 8600 is etherned and has Apple Talk on.
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