network files sharing setup, pc1 wired pc 2 wireless

[rampage52]

I have one pc wired to a wireless router and a second pc wireless through the wireless router. I have internet connection on both machines. How can I set it up for home networking file and printer sharing, do i need a access point or can i use the wireless router as one.

 

[blue68f100]

You just need to turn on file and printer sharing, on both machines if you want to go both ways. The default folder is MS "Shared Folder" If you want other just rt click on the folder and set the apporiate rights.

 

[rampage52]

Do you not have to go throught the network wizard to set it up if so what do you select, i can surf on both but not access files or printers.

 

[blue68f100]

File and print sharing is tied to your port connection. Once the servies is started. Do a rt clink on a folder you want to share then select Sharing and Security". You will need to check MS firewall too. There is a option to allow local subnet, or specify. If you work on public or multiple networks, you may want to specify which IP to allow.

 

[rampage52]

So file and printer sharing is tied your existing internet connection, all you have to do is assign shared folders and files. Do u not have to setup a host computer and network settings.

 

[blue68f100]

It is tied to ports which is where all of your networking services are spawn from. The wireless router will make the connection between computers. Make sure you have a valid name for your PC. Rt clink on my computer , select properties, then Computer Name. Also make sure you are on the same Group. Change from default.

 

[rampage52]

So all you have to do is change the default group and assign a name other than default for each and it should work.

 

[rampage52]

So wha tis the network wizard for when it asks you what computer is the host and what settings you want.

 

[blue68f100]

I never have used it. It is for share a network connection. It will work if you answer all of the question correctly. At the end it will allow you to save your setup to a floppy or usb stick and take it to another computer.

 

[rampage52]

Do u not need to share the connection???? So all u have to do is make a group name the same and different computer names and have the same name for the shared folder.

 

[blue68f100]

You do not need to share the connection, unless all trafic goes through one PC. You have a router so this in not the case, So the Answer is NO.

 

[rampage52]

o it is pretty straight forward and basic

 

[rampage52]

So if it goes through the router and i have internet what all do i need to do.

 

[blue68f100]

Setup:
modem -> router -> to pc's (wired or wireless).

If you want to share files located on pc1.
pc1 must have file and printer service turned on.
then, Select files you want to share, set up access.

pc2 will be able to see your files (pc1) under network neighbor.
connects to pc1 folder, enter password if security was set up.

For pc1 to see pc2 files, file sharing must be setup on this computer too.

( Your internet connection is through the router ? YES or NO )

 

[rampage52]

The internet is through the router, pc1 wired, pc2 wireless

 

[blue68f100]

Did you get your file sharing to work?

You can share a single file or folder.
I have a NAS so I don't share files on local PC's

 

[rampage52]

have not tried it yet

 

[rampage52]

How do u turn on file and printer sharing, does xp home have that function.

 

[rampage52]

How do u assign a group name or change it

 

[blue68f100]

To turn on file sharing you have to check the box after MS tell you the security risk.

Yes XP home has it.

 

[blue68f100]

Group name can be set by rt clicking on my computer properties, computer name.

 

[rampage52]

Where do you go to check the ms box after it tells you the risks.

 

[rampage52]

do u check off the box thats say allow user to connect remotely to this computer on My computer properties.

 

[blue68f100]

YES

 

[rampage52]

I got it working, thanks. how do u setup a password to get on or to protect files