How do I turn my old computer into a server for my laptop and Family computer to connect to. Thanks ~Ryan?
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First order of business is to install a 2nd network card (assuming that your old computer only has one). The next step is to install something like Smoothwall, Monowall, or IPCop. I've used Smoothwall extensively. It is easy to install and very easy to configure. There is copious documentation and step-by-step guides for the whole installation and setup process. In my experience, you can't go wrong with any of these three options.
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hi first get the wireless router and if ur laptop is wireless enabled then just connect ur existing broadband router to the wireless one and then install a USB wireless network adaptor on ur old PC and then Power on the wireless router and both of ur computers and then search for wireless networks under Networking tabs and then configure the router as to ur own needs following the easy to use guide provided with the router ok\n\nIf in doubt ask me again with more details about ur problem ok Good luck
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If  you  want to setup a network  to share  the resource  on other computers  like for file sharing and printer sharing.  Then you will have to follow either of the two ways.\n\n1.  make  a  windows  xp Pro  or  a  Win2k pro machine as a dhcp host and connect other computers  and they would get  ip address  from the  server.\n\n2. connect  all the machines  and  assign them  ip addresses  of the same ip range with  the  similar  subnet mask.\n\nfor more info you can mail me at  paradiso_paradise@yahoo.com\n\ngood luck and regards.\n\nParadiso
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do you think that converting 5 human can create 1 super human.? if no, that its true 5 pc computer can not be converted into a server.\n\n\nsale it and buy a server computer.\nGood Luck
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Sure. Get an ethernet card and hook it up to your old computer. Next, buy an ethernet router (I recommend any 10/100mb Linksys router as they are fairly reliable for the novice/intermediate users - and very easy to set up). Run the ethernet cables from both computers to your router. Configure the router with your DSL settings (again, it comes with easy instructions), and voila.\n\nHappy browsing.
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You do not have to put your drive from the old computer into the new computer...\n\nA good way is to use the direct conection wizard from windows. This program allows users to connect thier computers using various methods. You can use your parallel ports (old stlye printer ports) or serial ports(old stlye comm ports). \n\nA other way is to set up a small network between the two machines by using a RJ45 crossover cable. This cable is used in the Newtork Ports(Now used for Cable/DSL Service) of both machines. You will have to use the network wizard to do this.\n\nI think using a small network is a better way^\n\nYou may need to obtain more information as to how to do my  suggestings becase Windows XP AND Windows ME both do things diffriently.\n\nThe Guys here should be able to walk you through the process if you indeed choose one of my methods metioned above.\n\nI can tell you that Windos XP should take the lead(Host) for setting up any connection over the Windows Me machine.\n\nIn windows Me you will have to goto\nstart>programs>Accessories>\nCommunications>Direct Cable Connections\nThis is for the first Method.\n\nGood luck.
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It is possible but it is very big process, first u should have server which won't gets easily down or weak and Ur system should be p4 which we say as configuration and u should have a micro processor which is used to convert big things to small and small to big if this tools r ready then ur work is done OK.
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Could always use a remote client such as Tight vnc, its pretty good, works with windows and unix. Just be careful which ports you leave open ;-)\n\nphil\n\nps. its open source
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Ok what you will need is a crossover cable. You them plug the cable into your laptop and desktop. You go to control panel and go to network connections and enable the connections on each computer. Right click on the two computer logos in the bottom right corner and go to repair. They should connect now, then just go to my network places and you should see your computer. Now all you need to do is right click the folder you wanna share and right click and go to shareing and enable. This should work but u might have issues. Hope this can help you. (if you cant see your laptop, go to my computer and right click and go to properties and then go to computer name and change, and you will see the domain name and check if they are the same, if not change to the same name..
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With Linux or one of the BSDs installed, it would make a dandy server for some purposes. This avoids the problem of Microsoft  making vast quantities of older hardware obsolete because the new version of Windows just won't install.\n\nThat said, finding someone who needs such a thing and yet can't afford current hardware will not be easy. eBay is a possiiblity, as is donation to a local high school to serve as a class project for just such a server reincarnation. And that will require finding an instructor willing to have a go at it. Perhaps a college?\n\nCash value on the ordinary market is likely to be, as others here suggest, nil.\n\nI can think of a couple of possibilities in my neighborhood, so if you give up, drop me a line.
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why on earth would you want to????? ... XP is just an operating system not a server system ....learn to drive the 2003 server
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Here is a step by step I wrote for someone wanting to make a network between 2 desktops and a laptop...\n\nThe following requires a ROUTER... \n\nFollow these steps...\n\n#1 Make sure all computers are set up properly via network. To do this you must do the following...\n\nOPEN MY COMPUTER> BROWSE TO DESKTOP> find "MY NETWORK PLACES" inside this box, find the item that says NETWORK SETUP WIZARD... open it...\nClick Next on the first window.\nClick next on the second,\nWhen you see the window that has 3 options, choose "OTHER" and when it goes to the next window choose the TOP OPTION, which should say "THIS COMPUTER CONNECTS DIRECTY TO THE INTERNET THROUGH A NETWORK OR HUB, OTHER COMPUTERS ALSO CONNECT VIA HUB"\nClick next, and name the pcs whatever you want so you can identify them.\nClick next, then specify the WORKGROUP NAME, which must be the same on all computers, MSHOME is the defualt which is fine. Then click next\nThen click "TURN ON FILE AND PRINT SHARING"\nThen click next\nClick next again.\nThen let it finish, then click JUST FINISH THE WIZARD I DONT NEED TO RUN THE WIZARD ON OTHER COMPUTERS.\nThen click FINISH.\n\n\nYou must do the above steps on all 3 computers to ensure they all are using the same type of settings.\n\nAlso after the step is done and you restart each machine, go to START>CONTROL PANEL< and make sure WINDOWS FIREWALL is turned off on each machine. When you turn on file and print sharing, by default the windows firewall will turn on...\n\nYou do not need windows firewall, it sucks, and you have a router which is a firewall in itself.\n\nStep #2\nMake sure the printer you want to share is either plugged into the router, or into one of your computers. Most likely its already installed on one of your computers...\n\nOn the computer you have the printer hooked up to, click START>CONTROL PANEL, find PRINTERS AND FAXES and when this window opens, find the printer you are using, right click the printer and choose SHARING make sure SHARE THIS PRINTER button is chosen. Choose a name for the printer and click OK... Just click OK to any other things it asks you.\n\nRestart all 3 computers to refresh the network... Usually the other computers will auto detect the Network shared Printer, but if they do not, then go to step #3.\n\nStep #3 Go to the 2 computers that the printer is not hooked up to, click START> CONTROL PANEL> PRINTERS AND FAXES and if you do not see the printer listed, click ADD PRINTER.\nWhen the window opens, click NEXT, then click the dot next to "A NETWORK PRINTER OR A PRINTER ATTACHED TO ANOTHER COMPUTER".\nThen click next.\nThen click BROWSE FOR PRINTER.\nThen it may scan for a bit, may even freeze up for a moment, then you should see the name of the other 2 computers you are not using, or the name of the computer that has the printer hooked up to it...\n\nCollapse the computer that has the printer connected to it, till you see the SHARED printer and its NAME. Double click it.\n\nIt may have a window message that says YOU ARE ABOUT TO CONNECT TO A PRINTER...ETC... Just click OK OR YES, then in the next window, click SET THIS PRINTER AS DEFAULT PRINTER>... then click NEXT and then click FINISH...\n\nNOW YOU ARE ready to use a single printer on any of the 3 computers...\n\n\n#4 To share files in general: Refer back to step #2... Except that this time you need to use the computers SHARED FOLDER, or create a folder in MY DOCUMENTS, or simply right click MY DOCUMENTS and click PROPERTIES then choose SHARING and then SHARE THIS FOLDER ON THE NETWORK, ALLOW USERS to change my files, is optional to you.\n\nThen click ok...\n\nNow any file in MY DOCUMENTS can be shared among computers...\n\nNote: If you allow users to change your files, they can delete crap from another computer, rename it, or possible move it. If you do not select the allowing users to change files option, the only thing they can do, is grab the file off the ma
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Looking at the age of your PC, I fear that your options are very limited. I'd suggest using one of the three methods (depending on the size of your data and how much CPU speed/RAM you have.\n\n1. Use a USB Flash Drive/Memory Card - This method is good for smaller data transfers up to 1GB or so, since your operating system is 98, I'd say most memory cards and USB flash drives would reconize your computer.\n\n2. Set up an LAN network between the two computers. You will need to get a ethernet cable and a Network card for your old PC (might cost around 20 dollars if you dont already have one). Now go to control panels and network to set up a network (email me if you need help with that). \n\n3. The most expensive method is by using an external hard drive. These cost a couple hundred bucks though would probably be the fastest way for transfering data 10GB or higher. Though if you want to buy one, make sure it is compatable with your old pc.
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you need 3 nic card network interface cards 2 in one that would be your server and 1 in the other and run a dsl cable tot he other machine from the second card tot he one card. then run the network set up wizerd on both machines and tell it how it will connect.\n\nyou can also do a router run a cable streat from your dsl modem to the router. and then branch off from there   that that has more room for expansion if you ever get a 3rd computer
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server(s) and some backup servers or something and fast internet
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though it may be not perfect but it is very quick\ni think that you want to connect both pcs\n\nall u need a cable to connect both pcs\nthen go to one pc and make setup "network connection" wizard in control panel  and choose from left side create a\nnew connection  then choose second option  after that choose vpn   then type you other computers name maybe this will timely helpful to you\nbye
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From easiest to hardest\n\n1.- USB thumb drive (you said ur old computer probably doesnt have one)\n2.- burn a cd\n3.- get both computers on the same network, and share the directory where the files are\n4.- use an ethernet cable (twisted pair)