Re: Simple question on netgear router

"Desperado" <Desperado.2t47k3@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote in message
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> Hi I have a few laptops all hooked up to a wireless network I just want
> to ask a simple question is it possible to send messages to each other?
> If so, what would be the best method?
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> When I go on to my router setting, I can see everyone in the 'Attached
> Devices', can I send a message from these Ip addresses?
>
> Thanks
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No. You will need a third party program for that, such as "Microsoft's
messenger service, AOL instant messenger......

Dave H.

"DH" <xxxdaveoh@swbell.net(axe the x's)> wrote in message
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> "Desperado" <Desperado.2t47k3@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote in message
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>> Hi I have a few laptops all hooked up to a wireless network I just want
>> to ask a simple question is it possible to send messages to each other?
>> If so, what would be the best method?
>>
>> When I go on to my router setting, I can see everyone in the 'Attached
>> Devices', can I send a message from these Ip addresses?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
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>> View this thread: http://www.wirelessforums.org/showthread.php?t=24531
>> http://www.wirelessforums.org
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> No. You will need a third party program for that, such as "Microsoft's
> messenger service, AOL instant messenger......


Not quite right.
You can use netsend
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> Dave H.
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