Win XP Network Wizard

[newcordia]

Win XP has as one of its choices, computers connected
directly to the internet through a hub. It says Windows
does not recommend this setup. Fine. I installed a router
that the PC's connect to, that sits between the PC's and
the cable modem. There is no choice for this in XP Home
Network Setup Wizard. I cannot share files and printer.
Any recommendations?

 

[Bob Willard]

Win XP has as one of its choices, computers connected
directly to the internet through a hub. It says Windows
does not recommend this setup. Fine. I installed a router
that the PC's connect to, that sits between the PC's and
the cable modem. There is no choice for this in XP Home
Network Setup Wizard. I cannot share files and printer.
Any recommendations?

That choice is known as a "residential gateway" in M$speak.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Win XP has as one of its choices, computers connected
directly to the internet through a hub. It says Windows
does not recommend this setup. Fine. I installed a router
that the PC's connect to, that sits between the PC's and
the cable modem. There is no choice for this in XP Home
Network Setup Wizard. I cannot share files and printer.
Any recommendations?

The Wizard calls the router a "residential gateway". Specify that
option.

If you say "hub", the Wizard enables XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall, which blocks file and printer sharing.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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