I have a desktop PC. Both of my other housemates use laptops. We all use Windows XP. We have an ADSL modem and we have the same IP and subnet. How can I share files with my housemates using LAN network? Can anyone tell the steps to do this. Thanx in advance.
2006-09-16 04:04:19 · 9 answers · asked by hakunamatata 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
1) Check if your DSL modem has a wireless feature built in. If not you will need to puchase a seperate router
2) Make sure that both laptops have wireless cards
3) Set up your DSL modem or wireless router per the manufacturer's instructions (Tech Support is more then glad to help)
4) Configure both laptops using the wireless network setup tool located in Start>Control Panel>Network and Internet Connections>Wireless Network Setup Wizard
5) Configure File/Printer sharing using the network setup wizard
Start>Control Panel>Network and Internet Connections>Network Setup Wizard
6) Congratulations, you're done!
2006-09-16 04:20:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connect the LAN output from the ADSL modem not to a computer but instead to a router. the router is a switch that lets a bunch of computers share the info from the Internet. It also makes up a bunch of fictitious addresses so that if you have 3 computers the outside world only sees 1 address (that of the router) but each of the 3 computers gets individual info from the router. If you want to do it on the cheap then get a wired router and run a LAN cable to each of the computers. If you want to spend a little more and get it easier the get a wireless router and a card for each computer. Then the same things happen without any wires and you can use the computers at desks, in the backyard , or anyplace else around the house. You do not need to pay the ISP extra because all the ISP sees is the one address for the router.
File sharing after that is just clicking on disk Properties and enabling "share files"
2006-09-16 11:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go into windows, and set up a home network , then choose which folders you want to share, by right clicking on the folders, and choosing sharing. The other members need to set up for home network too, so that they can all communicate. You also need a router that you are working through.
2006-09-16 11:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in my house we have DSL and have 3 computers connected to the internet. 2 desktops and 1 laptop. We use a wireless router and it works great. If you want more info please message me.
2006-09-16 11:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you pick up a switching router you can all share the internet connection and be connected to each other.
2006-09-16 11:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by master_akhkharu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to get a hub and connect all the comps through it and then have to configure the settings in each comp regarding.....folder sharing and ip addresses if you plan to have net enabled on the server......
2006-09-16 11:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by DeAd MaN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a wireless router. Linksys or Belkin make nice brands ($50 or so, US)
2006-09-16 11:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your going to have to buy wireless adapters for your computers and call your internet provider, because you need to pay extra for home networking.
2006-09-16 11:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a hub and you can connect.
2006-09-16 11:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by JayHawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋