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    Wireless Network : Computer to Computer

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by VanillaEps, May 1, 2006.

  1. VanillaEps

    VanillaEps Notebook Guru

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    I have a desktop and a notebook that I would like to create a network with. I'd like to be able to transfer and share files between the two. Currently, I have a wireless network between the two of them. On is a PC and the other is a MBP. I tried creating a computer to computer network on the MBP, but I couldn't find the shared drive using the Finder in the MBP.

    How do I go about configuring the network. Do I need to set this up on both ends? Set up the computer-to-computer network on the notebook and the desktop and then share the folders?
     
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  2. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You should be eable to set them both up on the router then put them on the same workgroup (my networks places>"setup a home or small office network"). Do make sure to enable file sharing in your firewall settings, i didn't realize this was my problem and went through alot of headache discovering this. If you have any specific questions feel free to pm me.
     
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