I can't share files on my LAN anymore.?
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I think it will be best for U connect the hub to the router and then the PC's to the hub. and try to use windows XP Proffessional edition Home edition has some limitations on Networks
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Make sure you have file and printer sharing enabled. Share a folder on one computer. Let's say you shared it as "sharedfolder" and that your computer is named "computer1" and its IP address is 192.168.1.5. On the other computer, you can reach that folder by clicking Start and then Run, then type <backslash> <backslash> computer1 <backslash> sharedfolder or <backslash> <backslash> 192.168.1.5 <backslash> sharedfolder (with no spaces).\n\n(Sorry. Answers wouldn't let me type in a back-slash. It's usually right above the Enter key.)
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The first and the foremost thing is to bring the PC's together on the same network. \n\nThen, you need to enable file and printer sharing on the PC's. \n\nThen you have to enable sharing of the specific folders.
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if you have complete control over your computer, then dont share any folders, you can see which folders are being shared by going to local networ-> your computer ...this will list all folders that anyone can see\n\ngo to the folders by going to my computer-> whatever folder, click on the folder and go to sharing and security, un-share the folder.\n\nby not sharing any folders, you wont get anything from the other computer, this also stops people from seeing your stuff on wireless networks- if you need to share a folder, do so temporarily, and then un-share it...gl
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Even when you shut down the application (firewall), windows still block the port(s) used by those individual application you mentioned (kazaa, etc). To solve this problem, open the ports assigned by those P2P software (only the ones you're going to use is enough).
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Seems like that simple LAN setting was not that simple. You should check that there are not conflicts (like same IP, different subnet or gateway) are using DHCP or static configurations? also are you using a router or switch? What do you mean by server? \n\nAt any rate you should not have to restart your PC to reconnect.\nDid you try to disable and enable again the LAN connection. Also you can go on the command prompt and type : ipconfig/release  [hit enter]\nipconfig/renew    [hit enter]
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Use the same WORKGROUP on both computers.\n\nRightclick My Computer -> properties -> computer name -> change your WORKGROUP\n\nIf you still cannot see.. assign static IP address to the computer you want to share... then add new printer - network printer -> &#92;&#92;10.1.1.99 etc..
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Two ways:\n1. Put File and Printer Sharing off.\n2. Set a Password for File and Printer Sharing.
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Yes, it is.  I'm sorry that I don't know how to tell you exactly how to do this, but since no one else is responding, i'll tell you what i know.\n\nIf you open windows explorer and look at the folders under "My Computer," you'll find a "Shared Documents" folder.  (I have Windows XP.)  Anything you put in there is available to other computers on the network.\n\nAlso in Windows Explorer, you can right click on any folder and select Properties.  On the Sharing tab, you can make the folder available to others or make it private.  (Again, I'm basing this on Windows XP.)\n\nWell, I guess I did know how to do it!\n\nAdvice: use your system help files to learn more.
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If the shared folder is on a remote pc maybe that pc isn't connected to the network or even powered on.  It depends on what error that you are receiving when you acess the folder.
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do ipconfig on both laptops\n\ntry &#92;&#92;<ipaddr>,  for eg if your friends laptop shows 10.0.0.1\nenter &#92;&#92;10.0.0.1 in the "run" window\n\nIf you have enabled network file sharing, you should see all shared files on the other system (control panel->add/remove programs -> windows component -> networking components)\n\nIf this doesnt work, as a last resort get filezilla client and server
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Not necessarily. Disable sharing your drives, and turn on the firewall if you're using Windows XP
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You need a cross over cable to connect the two together, but this not needed since you have the wireless router. If you shared the folder thne you should be able to see it by typing &#92;&#92;TheComputerWithTheShareName&#92;WhatEverYouNamedTheShare If you can't see it thne check your firewall settings on the computer with the share. You may want to temporaily drop the firewalls jsut to make sure they are not causing a problem.\n\nYou don't really need a share since you can use the hidden share &#92;&#92;ComputerName&#92;c$ ( replace the c with the drive letter the files are on. You will probably need to enter a password using this method, juct type it like computerName&#92;UserName and your password for the machine you are connecting too.\n\nhth\nBruce
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Well you can go the VPN route.\n\nOr use one of several application that will allow you to share your system over the internet.\n\nIf you just need to access files then look into setting up FTP on the computer.
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Buy a router, so you can LOG into the internet with that, and share your connection.   The router also estabilishs a network, so you can share files between computers.  \n\nI recommend against wireless, unless you MUST.   A wired network is much easier.
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have you enabled remote file share?
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check that file sharing is enabled in your firewall and that all your computers on your network have the same workgroup name