Can I connect 2 PC together via a wireless BB router?
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Can I connect 2 PC together via a wireless BB router?
14-05-2009 1:19 PM
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Can I, and if so how, do I connect these 2 PCs together via the wireless router so as to share files between them etc.?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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14-05-2009 1:27 PM
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14-05-2009 1:28 PM
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In System Properties go to Computer Name and make sure the Workgroup name is the same on both PC's (use the Change button to correct if needed). Close this dialog.
In Local Area Connection Properties for the wireless card/adapter make sure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is enabled.
You should now be able to share a directory and map it on the other PC.
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Re: Can I connect 2 PC together via a wireless BB router?
16-05-2009 10:48 AM
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And thanks Jelv for your simple intructions, easy when you know how. Hope this next request for "how do I" does not show me up to be a complete idiot, but what program do I use to transfere files etc between my newly networked PCs?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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16-05-2009 11:22 AM
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Quote from: paulo what program do I use to transfere files etc
Windows explorer, usual "drag and drop". Just share the folders and they will be visible on the other PC. Simple as!
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16-05-2009 12:28 PM
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Superusers are not staff, but they do have a direct line of communication into the business in order to raise issues, concerns and feedback from the community.
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16-05-2009 5:06 PM
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Quote And thanks Jelv for your simple instructions, easy when you know how.
and even when using computers since 1970, never to old to learn
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16-05-2009 8:21 PM
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http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm
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17-05-2009 1:12 AM
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Windows explorer, usual "drag and drop". Just share the folders and they will be visible on the other PC.
Errrrrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmm My Windows explorer shows only one PC so got nowhere to 'drag and drop' to !!! Does this mean I dont have a successful network set up? Should Windows explorer be showing directories/files of both PCs?
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17-05-2009 10:36 AM
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Are both PC's running XP Home Edition?
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17-05-2009 12:15 PM
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On the other PC, in Windows Explorer, from the Tools menu select Map Network Drive. When you click the Browse button it should have your Workgroup name selected, open that up and you should see the name of the other PC and under that the name you gave to the share. Select that. You can change the drive letter to be assigned if you want. After clicking finish you will find that the new drive shows up in Windows explorer and you can copy files across or directly open files on the other PC.
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17-05-2009 12:59 PM
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Quote from: HPsauce Are both PC's running XP Home Edition?
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