Re: Need help setting up a wireless network btwn 2 computers via router

Mr Critter,

Please do not worry about insulting me. In fact, insult away as long
as I get this setup. I've spent the entire day and still not there
yet.

I appreciate your help, but at the risk of appearing like a total
moron, could you please be VERY specific with eh steps, including how
to ping one system from the other. I need "idiot" proof step by step
instructions on how to set up this network.

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 15 May 2006 15:59:22 -0700, "Mr Critter"
<bcrittenden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Steve,

If both computers are able to access the Internet, you have half the
battle won. I am assuming that you are using the built-in DHCP server
on the Netgear to assign addresses to each computer. I'm not sure of
your skill level and I don't want to insult you, so if you need help
with any of the steps below, let me know.

1. First make sure that you can ping one computer from the other. If
you cannot ping each machine from the other, you may have to disable
the Windows firewall or add the local address range to both computer's
"allowed" list within the firewall settings.

2. Once you are able to ping each direction, make sure both computers
are in the same workgroup. If not, change one or both of them so they
match.

3. Once both systems are in the same workgroup, make sure you have the
folders "shared" that you wish to be viewed by the other computer.
This is necessary to see the other computer folder within "My Network
Places".

4. Grab a "Coke" and start transferring files ;-)

Let me know if you need more details on any of these steps.

vr,
Mr Critter
IT Director
(unlisted) School System

Steve B. wrote:
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.

Can anyone be kind enough to provided me with step by step
instructions on how to get this setup. I am not very saavy with
networks and really would appreciate one of you computer gurus
providing your expertise.


Thanks in advance!!!

Regards,

Steve B.
Thanks in advance!!!

Regards,

Steve B.
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