networking 3 computers ?

myself321

hi there

how would i network 3 computers together, so the can all share information eg files , all computers run windows xp what hardware/software would i also need , many thank

Browntoa

two options

1) a router and ethernet connections to each Pc, most modern PC's have a built thernet port, Xp more or less sets networking up for you

2) wireless router , may involve getting wireless PCI cards or USB adapters , so more expensive than above but easier to set up over a whole house

myself321

i will go for option 1 , can i use a wired adsl modem router so they can all connect to the net as well as share files. once i have them all connect to the router via Ethernet , how do i set up the network so they can share files

jje_2

Easy peasy wireless router adsl modem i what i have . Connects by wired ethernet to main machine thats next to it . Laptop has built in wireless test machine in the garage just uses a plug in wireless usb stick . Had a total of ten machines connected in the house at the same time for a party .
Network sharing and folders can be a bit fiddly to get to grips with but their is a sticky on here .
The only drawback is that the machine you want to grab your shared stuff off has to be switched on .
jje

Browntoa

yes, they can all access the internet, and XP has a Shared Documents area that is visible on the network to ALL PC's. You can also "right click" on Folders/files on each PC and share them

Browntoa

some guides here

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/default.mspx

set up a wired

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/wired.mspx

set up

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/homenet.mspx

adding PC's

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/setup/addwinxp.mspx