How do I get file sharing on my wireless cable/dsl router?

[Jaylio]

I have a netgear wireless router on my desktop and wireless g cards for my laptops. I am able to share internet at flawlessly and at good speed. But I cant figure out how to get them to share files. I have looked through the forum but cant seem to figure it out. I also have a wired network which works fine for internet and file sharing. I should also add that if I hook up my laptops to the wired network hub I can share files. Am I going to be able to share files wirelessly? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[lockmac]

Wirelessly, it should share exactly the same as it would with a wired connections. If both connections are receiving IP's from your routers DHCP server, then they should connect to each other the same way wired would

 

[Kelemvor]

Easiest thing to do is just make sure they are both set to the same WorkGroup Name. Then when you go to Network, Entire Network, Microsoft..., WOrkgroup, you should just see them and be able to access each other's info as long as folders are shared. Could also do it by IP address \\xx.xx.xx.xx. Make sure any firewalls are properly configured too.

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

Read first the whole page (I.e. resist the urge to click on any of the links).

Once you understand the general scope start to investigate the links that concern your specific setting.

Link to: Sharing Disk Drives Between Computers on Windows Network.

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