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Setting up a dial up lan
Name: Drew Date: November 28, 2002 at 19:23:44 Pacific OS: WIN98/WINXP CPU/Ram: P2 96MG/P4 256MG
Comment:
Hi,i have one computer and i am getting another one.what i want to do is link them together and set up a lan,so i can play delta force 2 on them.how would i do this?
Name: Ardnerus Date: November 28, 2002 at 19:56:14 Pacific
Reply:
Hi, 2 quick ways to do this: -
a) Get a crossover network cable and connect both computers directly via their network cards.
b) Get a small hub and plug both computers to this device using network cables connected to their network cards.
In both cases, install MS Client for networks service with TCP/IP & NetBEUI protocols. Make sure they use the same Workgroup name and different computer names. If you can see both machines via the Network neighbourhood / My network places icon, then u r set!
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