Colin Brittain wrote:
> We have two fairly modern computers, given that they are often
> outdated as they are sold. We would like to be able to communicate
> between each computer and have tried a network lead and setting it up
> but there has been frustrating times when despite each computer being
> on , one will show a lead disconnected?
>
> We wondered if there is any way of setting them up to run with a
> wireless connection possibly utilising dongles etc? We have no
> experience in this field whatsoever and would appreciate you comments.
> If it is possible could anyone possibly guide us by listing the
> hardware we would need.
>
Hi, Colin. I suspect the reason you had problems connecting the two
computers directly together was that you were using straight-through
ethernet and you need to use crossover ethernet when going peer-to-peer
and not through a switch or router.
What you should ask yourself is what else besides files do you want to
share? Do you connect to the Internet with broadband (cable/dsl)? Would
you like both computers to be able to use the broadband connection and
share files? If yes and the computers are both in the same room then
the easiest way (and one that will give you additional security) is to
purchase a router (Linksys, Netgear, D-Link, etc.) and then you'll
connect both machines to the router with straight-through ethernet. If
one of the computers is in a different room, then you'll want a
wireless router.
Let us know a little more about your situation for more focused help. In
the meantime, here are various links which may help you. The Linksys
Learning Center is good for illustrations of different network setups.
Linksys Learning Center -
http://tinyurl.com/8ka4w
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics
http://www.ezlan.net/index.html
Malke
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