ryan3d
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Hardware: 2 XP boxes, 1- 802.11b Siemans router(Model SS2624).
Both boxes connect to the internet well.
QUESTION: How do I get these to boxes see each other so that I may be able to transfer files to and from?
Both boxes connect to the internet well.
QUESTION: How do I get these to boxes see each other so that I may be able to transfer files to and from?
Hi ryan3d,
If the are both plugged into the same router, and both obtain IP addresses from it, then you are all set. It is just a matter of the right file sharing software (which may be windows itself, using file shares).
To set up windows file sharing,:
Use explorer to locate the folder you want to share
RIght click
Choose sharing
In the lower half of the box is an option to share the folder with other network users, enable it, and follow the prompts. Note that if you share the root directory of your drive -- or any folder that has a large set of folders beneath it -- it will take a while, as it sets permission to share on each directory level below.
You may also need to define login accounts on both computers that have the same login ID and password.
Best regards,
qwaletee
If the are both plugged into the same router, and both obtain IP addresses from it, then you are all set. It is just a matter of the right file sharing software (which may be windows itself, using file shares).
To set up windows file sharing,:
Use explorer to locate the folder you want to share
RIght click
Choose sharing
In the lower half of the box is an option to share the folder with other network users, enable it, and follow the prompts. Note that if you share the root directory of your drive -- or any folder that has a large set of folders beneath it -- it will take a while, as it sets permission to share on each directory level below.
You may also need to define login accounts on both computers that have the same login ID and password.
Best regards,
qwaletee
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I'll try the suggestions in about an hour. I'm digitizing a video tape at the moment & I don't want to disturb it.
One addittional piece of info: 1 box is cat5 wired to the router the other is WiFi card.
One addittional piece of info: 1 box is cat5 wired to the router the other is WiFi card.
Not a requirement but a suggestions is to make sure both have the same workgroup name (assuming they are XP Home and/or you are not part of a domain). This made it easier for me to network them. I did have to add the "Shares" for each computer still, but try to keep your workgroup name the same.
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Good suggestions. I can't get access to the second Windows until this Sunday. Please standby.
Hi, ryan3d
hv you solved the problem? if you do then please let me know the way to solution for this problem.
I am curious to know this problem...
Thank you
hv you solved the problem? if you do then please let me know the way to solution for this problem.
I am curious to know this problem...
Thank you
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The second WiFi machine went on a business trip. In the mean time, I'm assembling another machine as I type. Hopefully I can get it up and running later today and can experiment with the above-mentioned suggestions.
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