How to share files ?

I am using a Prolink ADSL2+ router (4 port ethernet switch) to share my internet connection between other three computers ......
Now !
I want to share files between them,, OR say Play LAN games over it..
How can i do it ?




Help Early!

Its config feels as of LINK SYS or any other...

There is a thread out about this here the solution for win 7 and vista it also works with xp the sharing part



http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] w=0&nojs=0


and also works for printers..


http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] w=0&nojs=0

Ya you wanna try to keep the pc's under the same network mshome workgroup and any name will do..

The differance between a hub, switch, and router is that a hub will broadcast packets to evey device connected to it.

A switch is similar to a hub just it knows what pc to sends the packet to (aka smart hub)

A router actually routes packets between networks. Your home router is really a router and a switch put toghter aka layer 3 switch which can do external routing and internal networking.. So for example if you want to look up information on google your home router will route packets to Google server grabs the info and then paclet will be sent back your home router. Then router will send it to the correct pc just like a switch

Sorry for the delay

It works! thanks.....

But I am having to use Ubuntu 10.04 & networking is through Samba server..

Anyways it works...

This solves my question...& how do i close this thread & give credit to you ( it increases your points right!) Thanks