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    Lan Party [Help Needed Please]

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by zeppelin420x, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. zeppelin420x

    zeppelin420x Notebook Consultant

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    Well I'm hosting a mini lan party this Sunday between a a couple family members so its not too big a deal. I thought it would be easier than it really is so I need some help.

    What we're using is:
    Two laptops running Windows Vista
    One laptop running Windows XP
    One Linksys Router (model: wrt54g)
    One cable modem

    All the computers are online so thats not an issue. I just don't know Vista all too well so this is pretty hard.
     
    zeppelin420x, Dec 28, 2007
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    What's the question?
     
    kegobeer, Dec 28, 2007
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  3. zeppelin420x

    zeppelin420x Notebook Consultant

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    I just don't know how to get them see themselves?
     
    zeppelin420x, Dec 28, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you look around this board a bit, you'll find a few threads regarding how to get XP and Vista computers to talk.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 28, 2007
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    krik011 Notebook Enthusiast

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    You don't need to setup file and print sharing in order to game with each other. As long as they are on the same router you will be fine. Also, I would suggest not to game wirelessly with that router, you will experience lag.
     
    krik011, Dec 29, 2007
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