If you have already networked your computers, follow the instructions below.
Note: Set up DHCP on each computer. If you are connecting through a hub, order a second computer access. Contact customer support.
Windows XP Note: NetBEUI is no longer installed on your hard drive by default. Copy the following files from your XP CD to your hard drive:
- copy nbf.sys into the \SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ directory
- copy netnbf.inf into the \INF\ directory
- Right-click My Network Places.
- Left-click Properties.
- Right-click the network connection for your local area network.
- Make sure that the following three items appear in your network properties.
- Client for Microsoft Windows
- File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Windows
- NetBEUI
- If you do not have these components, click Add. NETBEUI is found in the Protocol component type and the Client for Microsoft networks and file/print sharing are both found in the services area.
- Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
- Click the Network Identification tab. This screen shows your current computer name and workgroup. If you need to change it, click the Properties button. Make sure you are part of a Workgroup and not a domain.
- You MUST enable at least one file or printer share on your computers:
- Create a new folder on your hard drive and call it ‘shared’.
- Right click on this folder and select ‘Sharing’ from the menu that appears.
- Select “Shared as” and give the share a name or leave it as it is.
- This defaults to full control for the user group "Everyone." This means that anyone that can log into this computer will have access to this file, folder, or printer.
- All steps complete.
Repeat the previous steps for all computers. |
