Re: Need help setting up a wireless network btwn 2 computers via router
- From: Steve B. <PaceMkrRep@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 19:33:32 -0400
John,
Thanks for the help. I'm still unclear on a few items. You mentioned:
<Allow "Full Control" Permissions for the Administrators and the
common UserName noted above. Delete the "Everyone"
permissions that Windows sets up by default.>
Can you please be more specific in how to do this. I can't seem to
find these settings.
My other question is...In the Control Panel, I see two options for
setting up a Network. One is "Network Setup Wizard" and the other is
"Wireless Network Setup Wizard," will either of these two walk me
through the steps to which you are referring?
Would it be easier for you to guide me through one of those wizards?
Also with regards to security once I do get this network setup. What
type of security do you recommend and how do I set it up?
On Mon, 15 May 2006 15:12:48 -0700, "John R Weiss"
<jrweiss98155nospamatnospamcomcastdotnospamnet> wrote:
"Steve B." <PaceMkrRep@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote...Thanks in advance!!!
Hi all,
I have two desktop computers running Windows XP. One is hard wired to
a NetGear Wireless router for my cable modem and the other is
wirelessly connected to the router via a Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.
They both have internet access, so I know that the router and
connection are operating properly.
I have been trying to set up a wireless network between the two
computers and so far I have been unsuccessful. My goal is to be able
to access information wirelessly on each computer from the other. I
also want to be able to run programs that may not be installed one
computer from the computer that is installed on. For example the
computer upstairs has my iTunes music directory and I would like to be
able to play the music on my downstairs computer without having to
transfer the music library. Finally, I also want to be able to print
through the downstaris computer that has the printer directly plugged
into it.
Running apps across the network may or may not work, depending on the app. For
file access, printing, etc:
Make sure each computer has a unique name and is in the same Workgroup
(Control Panel, System, Computer Name).
Make sure both computers have at least one account (preferably with
Administrator privileges) with the same UserName and password (Control Panel,
User Accounts).
Set up a share for each Drive letter (preferable for a small, closed home
network) or Folder you want to see from the other computer (My Computer,
[Drive], Properties, Sharing). Allow "Full Control" Permissions for the
Administrators and the common UserName noted above. Delete the "Everyone"
permissions that Windows sets up by default.
Restart both computers. On each computer:
Open Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) and go to My Network
Places, Entire Network, Microsoft Windows Network, [workgroup name].
Click on each shared Drive or folder on that computer, then Right-click
and "Map Shared Drive". Assign a letter.
That should do it.
Regards,
Steve B.
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