Changing Host to Client and vice versa

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Date: 07/23/04 

Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 18:56:43 GMT

Hello,

My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this
quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even
posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and
without success on THIS particular problem.

I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port
router.

Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from
the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro

Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which
is and will remain a client on the LAN.

Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running
XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN
replacing Computer #!.

I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the
Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's
even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the
other computers are no longer able to access the Internet.

Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the
computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu
item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to
Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find
that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be
located?

TIA,

f

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