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overview of how to network using a router
I'm looking for a explanition of how to network 4 computers using a router so that each computer can access resources on one-another
each computer is running XP-pro
A web site with the setting and changes would be great if there is one
each computer is running XP-pro
A web site with the setting and changes would be great if there is one
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well I'm using a router with built in wireless as to split the broadband connections and I also use a wireless HP printer
I just can't seem to figure out how to "see" the other computer that are connected to the router
I just can't seem to figure out how to "see" the other computer that are connected to the router
on each PC, have you assigned IP addressing information? (or does the rtr have DHCP?)
on each PC, run 'ipconfig /all' and post the results...also, try to use 'ping' to test if you can connect from one PC to another
'ping <ip of other pc>'
on each PC, run 'ipconfig /all' and post the results...also, try to use 'ping' to test if you can connect from one PC to another
'ping <ip of other pc>'
ASKER
the router is using dhcp
when I run ipconfig if flashes up and then disapears very quickly
when I run ipconfig if flashes up and then disapears very quickly
sorry, you need to run it from a command prompt...
do Start - Run, and run 'cmd'
then try ipconfig /all
once you see what IP addresses each PC is using, try to ping them (again, from a command prompt) you should get responses back rather that host not found or timeout errors...
do Start - Run, and run 'cmd'
then try ipconfig /all
once you see what IP addresses each PC is using, try to ping them (again, from a command prompt) you should get responses back rather that host not found or timeout errors...
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if I had 4 computers that I wanted to connect, I would just buy a small switch and plug them all into it...