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RARORA
Oct 6, 2006, 09:32 AM
My two systems are connected through wireless network.both show as STATUS CONNECTED.now my connection is how to share files between them?
NeedKarma
Oct 6, 2006, 09:46 AM
What operating systems are on each computer?
ScottGem
Oct 6, 2006, 09:47 AM
Assuming you are using Windows, you need to turn File And Print Sharing on and then set the folders or drive you want to share as a shared resource. You then Map that drive on the other PC.
RARORA
Oct 6, 2006, 09:52 AM
Both systems are using win xp sp2
Northwind_Dagas
Oct 6, 2006, 10:02 AM
In addition to ScottGem's suggestion, you will need to enable the exception for File & Printer Sharing in the Windows Firewall.
In the control panel, in Classic View, select Windows Firewall.
If in Category view (default) then select Security Center, then Windows Firewall.
On the Exceptions tab (at the top), place a check beside File and Printer Sharing, and then OK.
Curlyben
Oct 6, 2006, 10:04 AM
Did you take ANY notice of my comments on your previous WLAN thread??
I would NOT recomend this route as it is inherently insecure.
Its fine for very occasional use, but not for an on going, more permanent, connection.
What would be a better course of action would be a Flash (Jump) Drive.
Easy to use and secure.