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by shanghai sam

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Our OS is Windows 2000 professional. Our router is Linksys.

Problem:
Currently we share information between our computers using the ISP email or floppy disks.

I have followed all instructions setting up our LAN. I have created a workgroup name I have identified all computer on the network.

None of the computers on the network are visiable to each other and we are unable to share printers or information using the LAN

How can I set up a functioning LAN using Windows 2000 and the Linksys router?

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by dgust

Assuming your network is properly set up (i.e. IPs & other network parameters assigned or DHCP working), On your computers go to Start - Settings - Network & Dialup Connections (click on it). Then you should see a network card icon labeled local area connection - right click on it and select properties. Then install File and Printer Sharing if it is not listed. Select it with a click in the box in front of it and click OK.

This procedure will enable you to share your drives or folders - simply repeat on each computer to show the drives or folders. Right click on folders or drives and select Sharing and define who can share this. Delete the Everyone share after selecting (at least)Authenticated Users and any specific people. Everyone is on by default and you probably do not want just anyone able to read everything in your network.

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