Re: Newbie - heip accessing files on network

In article <9B9F13D1-2BCA-42D4-8754-44A292BC0342@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, PAR
<PAR@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The only file sharing I have ever done was with two towers with parallel port
connector. I have a Linksys router and have created the network. but I can
not figure out how to get the guest laptop to access the host laptop.

Run XP's Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications) on each computer. If the Wizard detects the router's
shared Internet connection, tell it to use that connection.
Otherwise, tell the Wizard that the computer connects to the Internet
through a residential gateway. Tell the Wizard to enable File and
Printer Sharing.

If there's a firewall program (Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
etc), configure it to allow access by other computers on the local
area network. Note that some antivirus programs have firewall
components that must be configured.

Right-click and share any desired disks and folders.

There's no "guest" vs. "host" distinction in file sharing over a local
area network. That distinction only applies to file sharing using
parallel or serial Direct Cable Connection.

To access the other computer's shared disks and folders, type the
other computer's name in the Start > Run box in this format:

\\computer

Another question
can I link a non wifi desktop to this system by plugging in a network cable
directly to the Linksys router?

Yes.

Thank you for your help

You're welcome!
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