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    Need help with wireless home network

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by msachania, Dec 12, 2005.

  1. msachania

    msachania Notebook Enthusiast

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    hello everyone

    i just bought a new laptop a Hp Pavilion DV4269EA which is wireless enabled.

    and i have a Hp Pavilion desktop pc which also has a wireless network card, both comp and laptop running on win xp home.

    the internet is being shared at the moment via belkin 54g wireless router

    i wanted to know if its possible to create a network betweek the two so that i can share files and also i want the laptop to be the admin.

    any help will be appritiated

    thanx in advance
     
    msachania, Dec 12, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You just need to get them in the same workgroup and share the proper folders. None of the machines has to be an admin.
     
    Brian, Dec 12, 2005
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  3. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you can do this also by going into the wireless properties, and then hit "Set up a home or small office network". Maybe if you want check my guide out to get more details.

    Nick
     
    nickspohn, Dec 12, 2005
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