Add w2000 laptop to an XP network

[Guest]

Can anyone tell me how I can add a w2000 laptop to an XP network (which is
already up & running well).

 

[BobC]

Can anyone tell me how I can add a w2000 laptop to an XP network (which is
already up & running well).

You need to give us a hint about your network configuration.

 

[Guest]

I have a win xp home connected via an ethernet cable to a BT Voyager 2100
router. I have another XP pro connected wirelessly to my router. I want to
add my laptop w2000 which is currently connected via an ethernet cable
directly to my router. Want I want to do is transfer some large files from
my desktop to my laptop.

 

[BobC]

I have a win xp home connected via an ethernet cable to a BT Voyager 2100
router. I have another XP pro connected wirelessly to my router. I want to
add my laptop w2000 which is currently connected via an ethernet cable
directly to my router. Want I want to do is transfer some large files from
my desktop to my laptop.

Set the win2000 to obtain an address automatically (DHCP). Share some
folders on each computer. Create an identical account username/password on
all computers. Log into the win2000 with this username/password. Ensure
XP's firewall is configured to allow LAN file sharing (or turn it off).
Refer to sites such as http://www.wown.com for more details.