LAN using wireless broadband rouer between XP and 98

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Hi,

I have 3 machines; 2 Centrino laptops running XP Pro and a desktop running
Win 98. My broadband connection is shared with the laptops using the built in
wireless rand the desktop uses the broadband connection using a cable from
the router. No issues here.

I need to set up a peer to peer network between the 3 machines so I can
share files and other peripherals.

What are the steps needed to do this? Is any additional hardware required?
Can anyone list the steps in order that I need to do to enable this?

Thanks.
 
Hi,

I have 3 machines; 2 Centrino laptops running XP Pro and a desktop running
Win 98. My broadband connection is shared with the laptops using the built in
wireless rand the desktop uses the broadband connection using a cable from
the router. No issues here.

I need to set up a peer to peer network between the 3 machines so I can
share files and other peripherals.

What are the steps needed to do this? Is any additional hardware required?
Can anyone list the steps in order that I need to do to enable this?

Thanks.
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No additional hardware is required. Run XP's Network Setup Wizard on
each computer. If the Wizard detects the router's shared Internet
connection, tell it to use that connection. If it doesn't, tell it
that the computers connect to the Internet through a residential
gateway.

The Wizard will make all the necessary settings to enable file and
printer sharing. You can then right-click and share desired disks and
folders on each computer.

This site has more information:

XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networksetupwiz.htm
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