Linking two computers....

[TheNewGuy]

Hiya folks...

Basically, I've just built myself a new system and would like to link the two of them together so that I can transfer files from the old to the new. This will be a one time deal, as I'm going to be selling the original system. Both have lan cards, and I went out an purchased a crossover cable, but beyond that, I'm lost. I'm also a newbie so maybe if you can either give me very basic rules or a link as to how to do it, it would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks in advance...

Dave

 

[Nightfall]

I would take a look at this guide to networking because it will show you all the basics. 🙂

 

[calpha]

If you're running Win 9x or Win Me it's actually quite Easy.

I would setup your NICS to use NetBUI first of all.

Second, you have to enable File and Printer sharing (Network Configuration Applet) on the machine that you want to access.

Third, make sure both computers belong to the same workgroup.

Last, create a share. By default, the Win 9x computers have an IPC Share. You have to create a share yourself (right click on the C drive, and select sharing, after you've enabled File and Printer Sharing, and rebooted).

If you're going from Win9x to Win2k it's more complicated, as you have to use the same user name on both computer.

 

[JackMDS]

A Basic primer to SetUp a Network here:

FS Guide to Windows Networking

Sharing:
Assuming that your hardware is functioning, and you are using the correct type of CAT5 cables.

All computers can have one, two, or three, of the following Network Protocols:

1. TCP/IP - must be installed for Internet
2. NetBEUI ? simple, no IP scheme, Internet safe (recommended as Default Protocol).
3. IPX/PX ? needed for some LAN games.

The three can reside together BUT - All computers must have the same Default Protocol..

All used Protocols are bound to the Ethernet Card.

All computers have the same Workgroup name.

Each computer has it own unique name.

Read this for Win 2000: Sharing Files/Printers between WinNT/Win2K


The following is the 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 computers that use this printer.