Re: Networking

On Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:14:27 -0800, Mike S wrote:

hI have just bought a laptop and asked my ISP to supply a wireless modem
router.
The laptop and my desktop both run Windows XP SP2 home and I use Mcafee
firewall software (and AV software) on both of them.
THe PC is connected via Ethernet and the laptop via wireless
The wireless modem / router has been set-up using my ISP's installation
disc. Both machines connect to the internet fine.
The modem router appears as an "Internet Gateway" In the Network Connections
Window on both machines.
I don't have user accounts on either machine as I am the only user.
Now the question. How do I enable file and print sharing between the machines?
I have some files on the PC that I'd like to synchronise with the laptop.
The printer I have is connected to the PC via a parallel port.
The router is using NAT for security according to the (slim) documentation
and it says it can enable a built in IP filter firewall if required.
I don't want to place my system at risk by turning off my software firewalls
etc so any help is much appreciated. I hope I included enough info in the
question. Sorry if I have not.

Mike
50+ and still grappling with the technology

You really do have a user account even though you think you don't. XP is
"user-centric." If the computer boots right to the desktop that means there
is no password on the account or auto-logon was setup manually.

For setting up shares, suggest having a "same name" account on both
computer and assign a password. It's the easiest way to get sharing to work
in a useful manner. Without the password, "guest" access is granted for
shares but not full control. If you're going to be synchronizing, there
will be "writes" involved - something more than what "guest" privileges
cover.

For more info about setting up shares, see this article:
Windows XP Professional File Sharing:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(NOTE: There is a link in the introductory paragraph for XP Home if that's
what you're using.)

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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