networking 2 Win XP Home computers

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MarkB

I have 2 PCs with Win XP Home Edition and would like to network them so I
can use my 2-station network database on the system. I need to map a common
drive (e;g; M:) for use of the networked database. I have a Linksys Router
that will connect the two PC and will link to a cable modem for Internet
access across the router for both PCs... is there a tutorial that shows step
by step how to setup such a connection for the network? It appears the
mapping and security/user privileges setup is totally different in XP.
 
Hi Mark,

Well Xp home is a different type of beast. The best way in my opinion is to
follow the wizard to set up a home network, to map the drives I usually
create a little batch file called map.bat using the good ole dos scripting:

net use m: \\pc1\share

save this in your startup folder. Obviously share the folder on the
"server" PC with full permissions. Regarding the 'net access, get yourself
a good firewall (eg norton) and again with the wizard connect to the 'net
through the router.

hope this helps

regards

GB
 
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