Changing computers

I have a network setup using the MN500 router, a desktop
computer and a laptop - both running XP. I am using a
cable modem.
I just bought a new desktop with the intent to replace
the older one. How do I get the new desktop to take the
place of the older one on my home network. Right now, I
have merely added the new one as another member of the
network, but I would like to remove the old PC and
replace it with the newer one. I haven't read any info
about the way to go about this change. Any suggestions?

Perhaps elaborating on what you mean about "replacing" the computer? As far
as the network is concerned, if the new one is online and running, your all
set. Just take the the old one offline. There really isn't much to worry
about with the switching of machines.

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"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:068901c424d6$38debfe0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a network setup using the MN500 router, a desktop
> computer and a laptop - both running XP. I am using a
> cable modem.
> I just bought a new desktop with the intent to replace
> the older one. How do I get the new desktop to take the
> place of the older one on my home network. Right now, I
> have merely added the new one as another member of the
> network, but I would like to remove the old PC and
> replace it with the newer one. I haven't read any info
> about the way to go about this change. Any suggestions?

When I first connected the new PC, the old one was not
connected. The new PC was not recognized. Then, I put the
old PC back in its original position, added the new PC as
another member of the network and things worked ok. I got
the impression that the first, original PC occupied a
place in the network that was critical to all other PC's
that may be added to the network.
>-----Original Message-----
>Perhaps elaborating on what you mean about "replacing"
the computer? As far
>as the network is concerned, if the new one is online
and running, your all
>set. Just take the the old one offline. There really
isn't much to worry
>about with the switching of machines.
>
>--
>Eric Chew, MVP
>Microsoft Hardware Products
>(Please, no direct email inquiries, please post to the
newsgroups so that
>others may benefit from your questions).
>
>Need help with your Microsoft Hardware product? Check
out the Microsoft
>Online Support Knowledge Base at
>http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.asp.
>The Microsoft MVP Program does not constitute employment
or contractual
>obligation with Microsoft Corporation. We do this for
fun!
>
>
>"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:068901c424d6$38debfe0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I have a network setup using the MN500 router, a desktop
>> computer and a laptop - both running XP. I am using a
>> cable modem.
>> I just bought a new desktop with the intent to replace
>> the older one. How do I get the new desktop to take the
>> place of the older one on my home network. Right now, I
>> have merely added the new one as another member of the
>> network, but I would like to remove the old PC and
>> replace it with the newer one. I haven't read any info
>> about the way to go about this change. Any
suggestions?
>
>
>.
>

Nope, you can have up to four wired systems on an MN-500 and you'll run out
of bandwidth before you reach the limit of wireless systems. When adding a
new computer to the LAN, you just need to go into Network Connections and
set Create a new connection. Make sure you're on the same Workgroup as
you've set up for the LAN.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:069401c424d8$1b26f3d0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> When I first connected the new PC, the old one was not
> connected. The new PC was not recognized. Then, I put the
> old PC back in its original position, added the new PC as
> another member of the network and things worked ok. I got
> the impression that the first, original PC occupied a
> place in the network that was critical to all other PC's
> that may be added to the network.
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Perhaps elaborating on what you mean about "replacing"
> the computer? As far
>>as the network is concerned, if the new one is online
> and running, your all
>>set. Just take the the old one offline. There really
> isn't much to worry
>>about with the switching of machines.
>>
>>--
>>Eric Chew, MVP
>>Microsoft Hardware Products
>>(Please, no direct email inquiries, please post to the
> newsgroups so that
>>others may benefit from your questions).
>>
>>Need help with your Microsoft Hardware product? Check
> out the Microsoft
>>Online Support Knowledge Base at
>>http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.asp.
>>The Microsoft MVP Program does not constitute employment
> or contractual
>>obligation with Microsoft Corporation. We do this for
> fun!
>>
>>
>>"David" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>news:068901c424d6$38debfe0$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I have a network setup using the MN500 router, a desktop
>>> computer and a laptop - both running XP. I am using a
>>> cable modem.
>>> I just bought a new desktop with the intent to replace
>>> the older one. How do I get the new desktop to take the
>>> place of the older one on my home network. Right now, I
>>> have merely added the new one as another member of the
>>> network, but I would like to remove the old PC and
>>> replace it with the newer one. I haven't read any info
>>> about the way to go about this change. Any
> suggestions?
>>
>>
>>.
>>