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Off topic: Wireless home network questions

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  1. notbostrom

    notbostrom Formula Junior

    May 8, 2006
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    Orlando, FL
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    Ben
    Trying to set up a wireless hm network for file and print sharing. My dsl modem is also a router. Need some help setting up and being sure it is secure so i'm not allowing file and print sharing to the whole world. can anyone lend a hand?


    Thanks,
    Ben
     
  2. pdebe

    pdebe Guest

    Apr 15, 2008
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    What operating system are you using? Assuming Windows vista/xp...

    The first step is to go into the CONTROL PANEL, the next step is to click SYSTEM. Once in system you need to change the computer name/workgroup. Choose a workgroup name and then enter the same workgroup name into all the computers on your wireless network.

    Now that this is done, you can setup printer and file sharing easily. For file sharing simply right click the folder you would like to share and select share. You can adjust the setting in this menu to your liking. You must do this for all folders you want to share on all the computers.

    For printer sharing once again go into control panel and then click printers. Simply right click the printer you want to share and select sharing. Check the sharing box and then you can adjust the settings once again to your liking.

    This should be a good basis to get you started, hope this helps a little.
     
  3. mgv1

    mgv1 Formula Junior

    Feb 6, 2006
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    Mark V
    Post this in the Technology/toys group if what pdebe said doesn't help.
     
  4. notbostrom

    notbostrom Formula Junior

    May 8, 2006
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    Orlando, FL
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    Ben
    does anyone read that forum??
     

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