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Networking xp laptop and desktop
Name: glenmac Date: March 4, 2004 at 02:05:07 Pacific OS: xp prof CPU/Ram: 2ghz/512mb
Comment:
Just about to set up a network with 1 pc and a laptop using a router. I've managed to share an adsl connection so far, but where do I go from here ? I want to be able to share files/printers etc but am unsure if it has worked. Yes...a gumby ! Any easy guides I can use or any step by step advice. Was unimpressed with the wizard in XP !
Name: robdos Date: March 4, 2004 at 02:08:34 Pacific
Reply:
1. Make sure you have two identical user accounts on each machine. 2. Make sure you can ping both the IP Address of the machines and the machine name. (Start -> Run -> CMD > Ping 192.168.0.1 etc) 3. Share a folder on amchine 2 4. On machine 1, map a network drive to the share folder (Right click my computer, map network drive, the browse.) 5. Let us know how it goes.
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Response Number 2
Name: scout211 Date: March 4, 2004 at 04:05:29 Pacific
Reply:
And .... don't forget to turn off the XP firewall.
P.S. to Robdos
All I get are headaches when I try to map drives. Otherwise have fun.
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Response Number 3
Name: robdos Date: March 4, 2004 at 05:22:30 Pacific
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mapping drives always works for me, easiest way to share stuff I think.
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