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bdegus   01-29-2008 at 07:47:04 PM

I have 3 pc's all using windows xp pro. they are all directly connected to the internet using a hub (not router) all 3 pc's have their own ip's issued by my isp. i am wondering if it is possible to set them up w/ a file and print sharing network using this configuration. ie: w/o using a router and still having all 3 pc's directly connected to the internet (not having one pc serve as a gateway).

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rgeist554   01-29-2008 at 11:29:53 PM
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You can try just joining all the computers onto the same workgroup / domain. That should work and let you share whatever you want between the computers.

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Grumpy9117   01-29-2008 at 11:35:21 PM
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I don't think it will work since your ISP's Gateway won't route NetBIOS traffic.

Grumpy


Message edited by Grumpy9117 on 01-29-2008 at 11:36:25 PM
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sturm   01-30-2008 at 06:27:43 PM
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Have you tried mapping a folder on each computer to the other by using ip address? The hub should transmit all info to each port. Try pinging each computer from the other and see if you get a response. Do this without the hub connected to the modem to prevent the ping going out to the internet.

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bdegus   01-31-2008 at 06:06:38 PM
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how exactly do i map a folder to a specific ip

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makaio   01-31-2008 at 08:53:46 PM
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Right click on "My Computer" -> Map Network Drive -> Choose a drive letter -> put \\ip_of_computer\sharename in the 'Folder' field -> Choose user logon info if you need to -> Finish

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bdegus   02-05-2008 at 01:47:03 AM
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does not seem to be working. says that it cant contact the ip. not sure im doing it right though because it will not let me select a folder.

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Grumpy9117   02-05-2008 at 12:44:03 PM
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Again, it won't work since your ISP doesn't route NetBIOS traffic. You need a router.

Grumpy

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bdegus   02-06-2008 at 07:43:12 PM
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i have people telling me the same thing. but what i don't understand is how i can send a file using mIRC or aim and transfer files between the three computers at 1mb/s. what this tells me is that its not being routed through my isp but directly between the two pc's. so logically you would think i would be able to set up a network.

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Grumpy9117   02-07-2008 at 12:48:45 AM
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What makes you think the file transfer is not routed through your ISP. Try a traceroute and see where it goes.

Grumpy

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bdegus   02-07-2008 at 07:35:23 PM
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i guess i was thinking that because the 1mb/s transfer rate exceeds what my isp bandwidth allows

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