Can my computers see each other if they are both connect to a DSL router

[MorbidDog]

I have a 2 computers working and connecting to the internet through the router. Will the router allow me to file swap between computers. If so how do I configure the router.

1st computer is windows xp
2nd computer is windows 98
Linksys 4 port DSL router

Thanks,

 

[jfunk]

Yes, they should. Although mine don't, thus the topic I just posted asking for help on this particular problem...<G>

But, they SHOULD see each other just fine.

 

[MorbidDog]

Well at least I'm not crazy. I figured they should but am unable to look at files from on computer to the next. I ran windows xp network setup but that didn't work.

Thanks,

 

[JackMDS]

Sharing setting in Win98!!!

You will not see a Computer in the Network Neighborhood, unless it shares something.

Make sure that you Logon as Client for Microsoft Network.

There are three places to be checked for sharing:

The first two are in Control Panel, Network.

1. The Protocol that you are using for sharing, has to be bound to Client for Microsoft Network, and Sharing is Checked in the protocol's properties menu.

2. The general File and Print Sharing has to be installed, and checked.

The third in "My Computer" folder.

3. Individual Drive or/and printer has to be checked for sharing.
Right click on the device to share, choose properties, click on the sharing Tab, check Shared As, and give it a name.

For printer:

Click My Computer, click on Printers, right click on the printer that you want to share, click on Properties, choose the Sharing tab, checked share, give it a name.


Important: The Shared Printer Drivers has to be installed on all the Network computers.

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I did not have the time to write sharing setting for WinXP.

 

[MorbidDog]

Thanks man it works.