Creating a network?

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Hi I am a newbie to this, but I have managed to install
the linksys 802.11b wireless broadband router to the hard
wired pc (pc1) and a wireless pci adapter on pc2. Called
my ISP and received an additional IP address. They both
can connect to the internet, but here is my question or
problem. How can I make the two pcs' share files. I
tried the network wizard to no avail. Any input or
guidance pointing me to the right direction would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. :)
 
"Bunx" said:
Hi I am a newbie to this, but I have managed to install
the linksys 802.11b wireless broadband router to the hard
wired pc (pc1) and a wireless pci adapter on pc2. Called
my ISP and received an additional IP address. They both
can connect to the internet, but here is my question or
problem. How can I make the two pcs' share files. I
tried the network wizard to no avail. Any input or
guidance pointing me to the right direction would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. :)
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Your wireless broadband router can share one IP address between
multiple computers, Bunx. I don't think that you need an additional
IP address.

Run the Network Setup Wizard again on both computers, and tell it that
they connect to the Internet through a residential gateway (router).
The Wizard will make all the right settings. If you specify a
different connection option, it might block file sharing.

If you've installed a firewall program (ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet
Security, etc) on either computer, un-install the firewall while
troubleshooting the network. Your router acts as a firewall, blocking
all undesired incoming traffic from the Internet.
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