Re: How can I setup my LAN via Windows XP Pro & Router?

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From: Peter Hutchison (pjhutch_at_pcguru.plus.com)
Date: 02/28/04


Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 18:06:19 +0000

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:20:46 GMT, "M. B."
<REMOVETHESPAMmystic02@verizon.net> wrote:

>Here is my situation:
>
>My DESKTOP machine is running Windows XP Pro SP1 with the Linksys WRT54G
>router. I have a LAPTOP that is running Windows 2000, and I would like to
>allow it to "connect" to my DESKTOP so that I can copy some files from it
>onto my DESKTOP machine.
>
>How do I do this?
>
>The LAPTOP has a wireless card and I already have it setup to access the
>internet without any problems.
>
1. Both machines must be in the same workgroup (see My Computer
Properties, ComputerName)
2. Both machines should have Print and File Sharing and Client for MS
Networks installed and TCP/IP set up with correct IP settings.

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/



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