Linking 2 computers to share a folder

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I just want to have a shared folder for two XP computers so that we don't
have to pass files around on diskettes.
Both have ethernet cards.
Do we really need a hub, or is it possible to set this up through the router
we are both plugged into for our broadband Net connection?
Many thanks to anyone who can answer this in layman's terms.
 
Terry said:
I just want to have a shared folder for two XP computers so that we
don't have to pass files around on diskettes.
Both have ethernet cards.
Do we really need a hub, or is it possible to set this up through the
router we are both plugged into for our broadband Net connection?
Many thanks to anyone who can answer this in layman's terms.
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If both computers are already connected to a router, then all you need
to do is set up file & printer sharing. Run the Network Setup Wizard on
both computers, making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and
reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows
Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or have an
antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which
acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall
software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as
trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex.
would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your
correct subnet.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Malke
 
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