Setting up a new network

dkrodgers · 27-Oct-2008, 11:20 AM #1

I have computer#1 running XP that has one folder that I need to share with computer#2 that is running Vista. I need to set this up but I dont know how. Can you please give me step by step instructions for both computers.

**TerryNet** · 27-Oct-2008, 03:30 PM #2

The easiest network to set up is usually by using a router and connecting both computers to it. But, if you don't have a router and don't plan to get one, what networking equipment do you have (adapters for each PC, switch, hub, etc.)?

dkrodgers · 27-Oct-2008, 04:54 PM #3

We have a Linksys router that is hooked up to our Hughes Net satellite internet...do I need to hook one of the computers up to it or both? I have no idea what I am doing...

**TerryNet** · 27-Oct-2008, 07:54 PM #4

Connect both computers to the router. Doesn't matter whether you use ethernet or wireless. When they can each access the internet through the router they are networked, and you can then proceed to file and printer sharing if that is your intent.

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