How do I add a new computer to a home network?
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I'm not sure what you mean by "can't read.."  Do you mean it can't see them or it can't access files on them?\n\nDon't forget to make sure the files on the other computers are "shareable"
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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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Yes you can but you don't share the hardware- you share the software. There is a program called VNC which allows you to connect to another PC on the network and take control of it, if it as though you were in front of it, very good piece of software.\nGo here for details- you can download a free limited copy:\nhttp://www.realvnc.com/
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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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I would advise using a router. However, it is possible to network using USB. \nThis is a very frequently asked question.\n\nYou will need a Male to Male USB cable:\nhttp://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?code=EXP_USBAA\n\nYou will also need to follow the instructions on the microsoft website listed below, after you have established a USB network connection between the 2 computers.\nIt is better, though, to connect the 2 computers using a Crossover CAT5 cable, or just buy a router for $50.
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If you have a new computer it should have an ethernet card. Look for some thing like a telephone jack(slightly bigger than regular telephone jack. It should be behind your computer
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There are four ways.\n\n1.  Run an ethernet cord from the router to your computer.\n\n2.  Buy (because SBC recently stopped including) a USB cord and hook it up to to a USB jack on your 2nd computer.\n\n3.  If you want wireless, put the included CD in your new computer and follow instructions.  \n\n4.  If you don't have the CD, but want to connect wirelessly, use the number under the barcode uder the 2Wire router as the encyption code, in the "connect to wireless network" settings on your computer
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If you only want to link the computers to each other, install NIC's in each machine, and connect them using a crossover ethernet cable.\n\nIf you want to network the computers and share an internet connection, the method will be determined by whether you have dial-up or a high speed (DSL or cable) connection.  You don't give enough information to point you in the right direction.
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make a new connection and in control panel open network connections and you will find the new connection you made , right click on it and properties and you will find a tab called sharing connection , just click on it and enable connection sharing and be sure that both computers are in the same work group name , and to know that just in control panel open icon called system and click on tab called network and you will find network ID and another button called change click on change and make both computers have the same work group name , then go to your control panel again and open printer and right click on your printer and properties and make it share for every one in your net work and from the other computer you will find the printer shared in network places , just right click on it and install and it will be added to your printers
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you'll need a wireless router and adapter for the other computer
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u can do it with diffrent devices\nthe best way is make a network bye connecting this two  computer to each other , u can contact me to explain u more
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seeing that you computer is so old\nyou may run into some problems..\nbut my answer is\ngo to your local CompUSA and ask a TECH to help you get the cables and router needed and ask them how to set it up..\nthey WILL tell and even draw you a diagram if needed.\nand when you get home..you still have trouble..all you have to do is call them on the telephone and they will walk you through it..right then and there..\nso that is what I would tell even a family member to do...\nGood Luck\nand God Bless\nSMILE...you will need to SMILE......
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Here is a really good link to these and all types of computer questions.  I have been a long time member.  It is easy to network if you have Windows XP.  Go to your help section and type in networking.  You should have a network wizard that leads you though.  Otherwise go to this link and ask on the network section of forum.
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You need a wireless card in the other computer, you have not specified if it is a laptop or a desktop, but most laptops already have a built in wireless card, if this is the case you got to start the utility that control that card and tel it to look for available networks once yours is found tell it to connect and that is all you got to do, but if you don't have a laptop then you will need to get a USB or PCI wireless card (USB is easier to install since you don't need to open you computer ti install it) once your card is configure you got to do what I mention above.\nMake sure that your router is configured properly, since you might have security added to your network is that is the case you need to acquire a key, but if you look at the manufacture of your router you can go to their website and most of them have instructions in how to do this.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Well! First make sure you hav lan cards on both the computers, then connect them using a lan cable on the backside of the computer on the ethernet port.\nNext,\nIf you are Using Windows:\nOpen Control Panel > Network Connections\nRight click on the icon showing 'Local Area Connection' and click on Properties\nSelect TCP/IP on the list of items and click on Properties\nSelect 'Use the following IP Address'\nEnter as follows:\n      IP address: 169.169.169.168\n      Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0\n      Default Gateway: 169.169.169.168\n      Preffered DNS Server: 222.222.222.222\n      Alternate DNS Server: (Leave blank)\nDo this on the other machine: \n      \n      IP Address: 169.169.169.167\n      Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0\n      Default Gateway: 169.169.169.167\n      Preferred DNS Server: 222.222.222.222\n      Alternate DNS Server: (Leave blank)\nClick Ok\nClick on 'Set up a home or small Office Network' in 'Network Tasks' (left side)\nA wizard will open\nClick next\nClick next\nSelect the third option\nSelect the third option\nClick next \nclick next\nClick on 'Turn on File and Printer Sharing'\nClick next and then click finish\n\nRun the wizard on the other computer too\nNext, right click on the drives which you want to share(both the machines) go to the sharing tab, check 'Share this folder on the Network' and check 'Allow network users to change my files'\nThe drives will be displayed in 'My Network Places'\nIt should be in your Start menu!\nThat's It\nEnable LAN(Right click on icon and click enable) on both the PCs and enjoy! \nAnd plz rate this ans as the best if you want!
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firt way)you need a cross cable,connect it to both network plug of the pc and laptop,go to "my network places" click on :"set up home or small office network"and follow the wizard,after seting up,go and transfer what you need.\n========================================================\nsecond way ) use and external usb memory stick and copy and paste data that you need....
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Setting up a home network??\nYou are rather vague perhaps a little more info might get you what you need.\n=)