How to share files between two (winXP Pro and Home) PCs via wlan without router?
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theres an eaiser way than IM if you go to control panel and click on Wireless net work set up then give it a name like mines called Marc's Laptop if i go on my pc then click search then computers or people and type the name of your pc in somtimes you have to disable settings so i made it that i can edit the files on my laptop from my pc (but you have to have the pc you want the files on with its WiFi conection on) hope it helps it was ages since i set i up xD but well worth the time!
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Make sure you run the network setup wizard on both, and make sure both are using the exact same workgroup or network name. It is case sensitive. then right click the start button and open explore on both machines and right click on the root directory (c:&#92;on most computers) or just the folder you want to share. then click on sharing and security, share files and folders. click yes that you know the risks, and then click on share the folder and make sure you check whether you want to allow other users to cahnge your files. do this on both machines and you should have no further issues.
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Yes there are lots of different ways to accomplish this.\n\nIf both computers have network cards you can use a crossover cable(network cable with specific wires crossed) to connect them setup ip addresses and file sharing.\n\nUse a router or switch and plug them both in with regular network cables. \n\nUse serial cables and setup a direct connection.\n\nIf both have wireless cards you can setup an adhoc network between the two or get a wireless router and plug one in and have the other wireless.
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Not too clear what you wanna achieve.. from what i understand you have two PC's and a single connection to yor community .. and you want to access the community from bith of them  .. if that is the case download analogx .. which is easy to use,free and light ...\nhttp://www.snapfiles.com/get/axproxy.html
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You can use the internet sharing wizard in windows if those two computers are connected. If you have a wirelless card for pcmcia and the laptop is not connected to your desktop you need to buy a new one for your desktop pc.
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You shouldn't use wireless network wizard because it sets network codes (don't worry) and unless your wireless router supports setting from XP it will just mess things up. You are best using the normal Network wizard to set up share folders, printer sharing, Internet and the workgroup settings (This is just a way of making a home network without a central server).\nAlso not linking you computers over the Internet (that would be unsafe and insecure) but over a private network.
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get a switch/hub\n\nget two wires with which you can connect both the Pc's to the hub/switch.a CAT 5 cable basically\n\nboth of these wires should have rj-45 jacks on both sides.\n\njust plug in these wires into your pc and the hub\n\nonce done go to start->settings-> control panel->network and dial up connections\n\nright click on the connection that is showing up as active and go to the tcp/ip properties and give an ip address on one system(windows XP) as 10.10.1.1 and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0 leave the gateway as blank and on the other system(win98) give the ip addres as 10.10.1.2 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and gateway as 10.10.1.1\n\nthat should make it work
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U need not connect them physically. If u hav any wireless networks cards in both of them u can create a home network and share the files etc.. Ur computer and laptop need not be in the same room but they should be able to receive the signal ...
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You need a router.  Any low end router like at Radio Shack will work for you.  Just plug each computer into a LAN port on the router and the WAN port on the router to the ADSL bridge (modem).  You shouldn't even need any setup to share the internet connection.  To transfer files, you'll have to enable Windows File Sharing on each computer.  You'll have the best luck if you disable the firewall on each computer.  Don't worry, the router has a firewall.  Once you've enabled Windows file sharing, put the files you want to copy in the shared folder on the one computer and it will be accessible from each computer.
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there are several ways....over email, or >>>ftp>>>but you got to be on the Ethernet with both computers...
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With LAN, just a crossover cable will suffice. with wifi then an absolute doddle.\n\nThere is a wizard to help you set the netwrk up, run it on both machines, make sure that both machines are marked belonging to the same group : mshome for example - and away you go.\n\nIf you have problems, please be a tiny bit more specific - eg; hardware or software queries.\n\nYou do *** NOT *** need a server to connect two PC's, you do not even need a hub.
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You just need to install your regular Windows XP CD in your drive on the other computer.\nOnce the installation starts you get a couple of options among one is to set up a home network. \nThis will allow you to set up your own homenetwork\nIn short your wizard is already on the Windows XP cd you own.
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Hopefully i'm understanding this correctly.\nSo you have a machines connected to a router, and they all now have internet access but you want them to see each other in a local access network?\n\nThat would probably require some simple configuration to allow filesharing on all the machines, and you can find the wizard for that in the networking part of the control panel.
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yes.  i have 4 computers networked at home.  the win2k comp can read and write from/to the C drive on the other 3 XP comps.
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Here's how to share folders, http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/shareresources.mspx, connect the two computers together using a LAN cable and file sharing/folder sharing SHOULD work.  What you want to do and what Windows wants to do may be two different things, I've successfully done this one many computers and some simply refused to acknowledge the connection.\n\nThere is an alternative, you can try Beamfile, http://www.beamfile.com/
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Easier than ALL the solutions proposed so far, buy yourself a *crossover ethernet* cable.  You can then connect the two computers via their ethernet ports.  Most computers these days have ethernet ports built in.\n\nThe crossover ethernet cable will allow you to have the two computers connected together into a 'hubless' network and they can share files, printers, ethernet connections, etc.  You just need to go into the Network Wizard and tell it you want to enable File and Print Sharing.  After that you can simply drag files into the shared folder on one computer and they will be visible to the other for copying.\n\nI'd give you all the nitty-gritty details, but instead of repeating things, I'm attaching a link to a very good article by Microsoft on setting up a home network.  The relevant section is under "Ethernet network - For two computers".\n\nAnd if you ever decide to upgrade to more computers, you can simply disconnect the two, add a router and a few more cables...\n\nNote: an Ethernet *crossover* cable is *not* the same thing as an Ethernet *patch* cable.  Be sure to tell the salesperson at your local electronics store that you want a *crossover* cable for connecting two PCs directly.\n\nI added another link to Radio Shack, in case you weren't sure what you should ask for.  You shouldn't pay any more than US$10 for a cable, perhaps even less.  Ask for Ethernet Cat5 or Cat5e, but be sure it is the *crossover* type, not the regular type.\n\nI see in your additional comments that you already have a network set up with a router and a wireless card.  If so, then you should already be set to go.  Just go to 'My Network Neighborhood' and look for the Shared Documents folder.  Put the file there, then copy to the other computer.
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The best and safest way for you to network your two PC's is to purchase a router with 4 port switch.\n\nUse one PC to follow the router setup wizard.\n\nYour ADSL modem will connect to the routers WAN port and the to PC's will connect to two of the routers LAN ports.\n\nOnce you have one PC successfully connected to the internet through the router use the Windows Network Setup Wizard to create your local area network.\n\nGo to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Setup Wizard\n\nNext > select "This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway... > Next > give each PC a unique name > Next > Provide the SAME workgroup name for both PC's > Next > select Turn on file and printer sharing > Next > apply these settings > Next.\n\nEach PC should now have a unique name and belong to the same workgroup.  Each PC should also have Network Share folders under My Computer.  This shared folder should be visible from the other PC.\n\nTo share a specific folder on a PC go to Windows Explorer > select the folder to be shared > Right mouse click > select Sharing and Security > and follow the directions for the type of sharing you want.\n\nTo find the other networked PC go to: Windows Explorer > My Network Places > Microsoft Windows Network > [your workgroup] > and all your networked PCs associated with your workgroup should be visible.  You can now expand the PC to see what folders and devices are shared.