Quick network question

[Platypus]

If I connect two of my machines together through a router, will I be able to send files over something like MSN or AIM? I tried it last night on a machine with serious windows problems, and it didnt allow me to send or recieve files. However, I will soon be connecting two 2k machines brand new to a router. Will each machine be able to handle file transfering?

 

[psteng19]

why not just share the files and transfer over the network?

for IM programs, you'll have to open the specific ports or something. a big hassle and not always guaranteed to work.

 

[helloedchen]

erm..ya i dont see why not...port forwarding is the key

 

[Platypus]

<< why not just share the files and transfer over the network?

for IM programs, you'll have to open the specific ports or something. a big hassle and not always guaranteed to work. >>



Ok

Here is the real dirt of what im doing. I figured it would be easy to answer, but this is the process.

Box 1: Win2k(XP )/Mandrake
Box 2: FreeBSD
Box 3: Win2k

All will be connecting to the router.
Box 1 and Box 2 are min.
Box 3 is my father's.

I want Box 1 and Box 2 to be able to share files through DHCP, Box 3 is irrelevant, he just wants broadband access.
Box 1 must be able to recieve instant message files and be able to transfer them in the same fashion. Box 2 is a server, and is also irreleveant.

Dig?

 

[Ameesh]

you shouldnt have any probblems, i assume that router is a router/switch you should be fine using any of those programs

 

[Platypus]

Thanks guys