Sharing folders across a XP peer-to-peer network with DHCP

[davout]

Can somebody help me with some idiot level instructions on how I can setup a
folder on one XP PC to be accessed by other XP PC's on a
peer-to-peer network? All the PC's get the IP address from a central hub
using DHCP.

 

[Madhur Ahuja]

Can somebody help me with some idiot level instructions on how I can
setup a folder on one XP PC to be accessed by other XP PC's on a
peer-to-peer network? All the PC's get the IP address from a central
hub using DHCP.

www.wown.com
www.practicallynetworked.com

 

[davout]

I can't find any related artciles on either web site.. can you be more
specific?

Can somebody help me with some idiot level instructions on how I can
setup a folder on one XP PC to be accessed by other XP PC's on a
peer-to-peer network? All the PC's get the IP address from a central
hub using DHCP.

www.wown.com
www.practicallynetworked.com


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Madhur Ahuja [madhur<underscore>ahuja<at>yahoo<dot>com]

Homepage
http://madhur.netfirms.com

 

[Guest]

hi friend
so u r using a dhcp based ip configuration
i shall suggest u to go to my computer properties and their will find the
n/w identification tab click on it .click properties then asigh a unique name
to ur computer a then a common group name which is used in all other pc's.
now make sure that u have added a fill printer sharing in the local area n/w
connection properties.
restart ur pc. now u can share . note:give the uid and password of the
server if it asks for authentication.
plz reply if it worked out.
urs
s.suresh

 

[Madhur Ahuja]

[top posting fixed]

I can't find any related artciles on either web site.. can you be more
specific?

It doesnt matter whether your network uses DHCP or not. Folder sharing
method is same for all.
You didnt specify whether you are using XP home or Pro. If you are on PRO,
just right click the folder -> sharing, give the share name and click OK.

If you are using XP home, you have to boot into safe mode, to access the
above method.

The shared folder can be viewed using \\compname

Hope this helps.

 

[CWatters]

Madhur is correct but see also...

http://www.lasa.org.uk/knowledgebase/pages/networkpeer2peer.shtml

and
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/getsetup.mspx

Personally I would buy a router rather than use a x-over cable. A router
allows you to ignore Microsofts ICS and is easier to set up in my view as
both PC have a similar set up.

 

[CWatters]

Madhur is correct but see also...

http://www.lasa.org.uk/knowledgebase/pages/networkpeer2peer.shtml

and
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/getsetup.mspx

Personally I would buy a router rather than use a x-over cable. A router
allows you to ignore Microsofts ICS and is easier to set up in my view as
both PC have a similar set up.

Perhaps I missunderstood you? Are you trying to eliminate to the hub/router
or just set up the file sharing on the network you have?

If the latter than all you need do is read up on "simple file sharing"....

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

With simple file sharing you normally only share data via the All users
folder.