 Re: Sharing Files over a Linksys BEFW11S4
jim wrote:
> I can't even see the other computers for them to share anything. They
> all share the router out to the internet, but they can't see each
> other. How do I create a "network" with the computers. Linksys doesnt
> give you the instructions on how to do that.
>
> thanks for any help,
>
> Jim
>
It doesn't happen on the router. It happens on the PC's. You need to
enable file and printer sharing on each PC from which you want to share
stuff.
E.g. suppose Jim wants to share "My Documents" with other PC's. On Jim's
computer right click "My Documents" and select "Sharing and Security".
Tick to Share this folder. In the "Share Name" enter the name you want
this folder to look like to other PC's, say "Jim's Stuff". Now go to
another PC and open up Network Places. You should see "Jim's Stuff"
under the name of Jim's PC.
Some things that might make this easier/more fun:
Give Jim's computer a recognizable name. Navigate to system control
panel | Computer Name tab | Rename the computer or join a Domain (Change
button). Give yourself a name like "Jim".
On the same dialog, make sure all PC's involved in sharing are part of
the same Workgroup (probably WORKGROUP by default... just make sure
they're all the same.) This is essential.
Once you've got this going you can connect to other PC's by typing \\Jim
in the explorer address field or in Start | Run.
HTH
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