sharing files over a network

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A. Rostovtsev

Hi!

I have my computer networked to a computer downstairs (for
cable internet purposes). However, I need to be able to
access files from that computer downstairs. How do I set
up a shared folder for both computers?

I have a wireless network (linksys) and am using Win XP
pro on both computers.

thanks!
 
Did you run the Networking Wizard? Since you are using a
wireless connection to your basement computer it should
be simpler. I'm guessing the computer that is using the
wireless connection can access the internet?

For a test

Goto into My computer and right click on the file that
you want shared on that computer and click "Sharing and
Security"

Enable "Share this folder on the network"

Enter the share name: WHATEVER you want

Enable: "Allow network users to change my files"

Also try enabling Netbios if you haven't already.

Go into "Network Connections"

Under "LAN or High-Speed Internet

Right click on the Enabaled option

Click properties ---> Install ---> Protocol ---> Add
--->
NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOUS Compatible Transport Protocol.
 
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