Creating A Network

I need help creating a network. I have two computers, one which is a desktop,
and another which is a laptop with a wireless internet card. I have my
desktop directly connected to my wireless router and I connect to the
internet with my laptop using the wireless internet card. How can I create a
network where I can share printers, files, etc.?

VAL wrote:

> I need help creating a network. I have two computers, one which is a
> desktop, and another which is a laptop with a wireless internet card.
> I have my desktop directly connected to my wireless router and I
> connect to the internet with my laptop using the wireless internet
> card. How can I create a network where I can share printers, files,
> etc.?

Since you haven't told us what operating systems are on the computers,
their versions, or their Service Pack levels if XP, I can't give you a
specific answer. Here are links to help you set up a network for
various scenarios:

http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ilesharing.htm (Home)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ring/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.wown.info/
http://www.ezlan.net/index.html

And for the wireless portion of your network:
Wireless - Basic Configuration -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5

Malke
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Laptop: Windows XP Media Center Edition
Desktop: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2

VAL wrote:

> Laptop: Windows XP Media Center Edition
> Desktop: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2

Then use the appropriate links I gave you.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"