Wireless to desktop network

I have a gateway laptop with built in wireless connected to a lynksys
wireless router and a desktop computer hard wired to the router,, now, how do
I network both computers so I can access files from either computer?

Tangojay wrote:

> I have a gateway laptop with built in wireless connected to a lynksys
> wireless router and a desktop computer hard wired to the router,, now,
> how do I network both computers so I can access files from either
> computer?

I'm assuming your wireless is working and you can get to the Internet.
Now all you need to do is set up a home local area network (lan). You
didn't mention the operating systems involved (or the service pack
levels if XP) and that is important information. However, here are
general instructions:

Run the Network Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable
File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will
turn on the XP SP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a
third-party firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm
Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're
fine. If you have third-party firewall software, configure it to allow
the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my
firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254.
Obviously you would substitute your correct subnet.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Malke
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