Vasu wrote:
> I have 2 Systems (1 Desktop - wired from wireless router) and a
> laptop, both running on XP PRO.
>
> I have shared certain directories on the desktop and I am able to
> access it from the laptop as both are on the same workgroup.
>
> Since, the wireless router is not configured for WEP, I have a doubt
> that
> anybody could access my files on the desktop. How do I set a password
> to the shared directory, which would enable the system to ask for
> password when accessing the shared folders.
>
Sharing files/folders in a lan really doesn't have anything directly to
do with wireless or WEP. The wireless encryption is meant to keep
outsiders from accessing your wireless connection and from there, your
lan. You should have encryption set on your wireless. Here are some
links to help you with that:
Wireless - Basic Security -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security -
http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
As for access to any files/folders you have shared, this is done by
group/user. XP does not use passwords to protect resources. It uses
permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that:
How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874
How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and
folders in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308419
Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
the zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password".
Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".
Malke
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