ive installed a wireless router downstairs on pc and used a usb adapter for pc upstairs. both xp and running internet. in order for me to transfer files between both computors do the settings on both pcs need to be the same as in same SSID name and network key number. im a bit of a learner so be kind. at present the names are same but the key is not, is that right?
2007-03-02 19:47:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
is workgroup name the same as an SSID?
2007-03-02 19:57:20 · update #1
and is a security key the same as a network key
2007-03-02 19:58:57 · update #2
run the netwrok wizard
Use the same workgroup name in both computers
Set filesharing up for the drives that both computers need to acceess
2007-03-02 19:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
make sure that your router is using DHCP this automatically gives out IP's to the connecting computer.
each machine wil need the following
same workgroup this will allow them to see each other
each machine will have a different name e.g. upstairs pc / downstairs pc but not the same name.
this will allow you to tell which is which.
take notes so that you can compare when setting other machine
win xp has a network wizard which will help you and is also easy to use. i prefer to set this up manually on each machine.
to test if all is ok.
click my network places then entire network then microsoft windows network.
you should now see your workgroup name.
by clicking on this it will show all pc's within this work group.
click on the specific pc and you should be able to view shared files on the other machine, you may wish to make a shortcut for future use.
if you have a printer on a machine you may share this to.
go to printers and faxes, right click on the printer and click sharing, you will have to instal the printer driver on the other machine and it may only be used if the pc connected to the printer is switched on.
2007-03-02 20:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by The Crow Tribe Awakkule 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order for the wireless networking to be working correctly, they both should be using the same SSID and security key. If they're not, then either one isn't connected to the net, you're not using seciruty, or maybe one is connected to someone else's network.
If the networking is fine, then all you should have to do is make sure both computers are in the same work group.
2007-03-02 19:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each PC on a network should have a different IP number 192.168.1.1 is usually your modem address so any number above 1 (IE 192.168.1.2 for PC 1 and 192.168.1.3 for PC 2 etc) All the PCs on the network should have the same group name (IE MSHOME or what you choose). Make sure your firewall on each PC allows the IP of the other PCs so you can transfer files and allow the folder or folders you want to share be set to shared (right click on the folder icon and select properties, click on the radio button to set it). Good luck!
2007-03-02 20:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you are able to percentage out your printer...suitable click on the printer, click percentage, supply it a percentage call. flow for your different pc and click upload printer wizard, and then click next, then upload community printer / shared printer and variety contained in the shared printer call you gave it. both computers could be on an identical community i have self belief...
2016-12-05 04:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following link will provide you with infomation on connecting the pcs:
http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=82&threadID=178313&start=0
2007-03-02 20:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋