Re: connect laptop to desktop via wireless
From: Jeffrey Randow (MVP) (jeffreyr-support_at_remotenetworktechnology.com)
Date: 08/11/04
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 20:28:19 -0500
Noooo!!!! Do not install IIS... It is unnecessary and is an added
security risk.
See http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm for
a better solution.
Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
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On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:49:35 -0700,
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>I want to be able to access the files and programs on my
>>desktop from the laptop via a wireless router. Both
>>machines using XP Home.
>>.
>> Hi,
>
>You should upgrade your XP Home edition to XP Professional
>and then install Internet Information Services (IIS).
>When you have IIS installed, run the network wizard to
>share files and folders on the laptop, and if you have
>firewall software, make sure you configure the settings to
>allow your private network to have access. It should be
>something like 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.255.255 range. Hope
>that helps.
>
>Thai
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