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How do I network two W2K Pro computers

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I need detailed instructios on how to network two windows 2000 professional computers in a peer to peer network. I have all of the hardware just ned some guidance.

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by shanghai sam

First install the network cards in each of the computers. In doing so Windows will either install drivers for your cards or ask you for the drivers to be used. Under Control Panel / System / Network Identification give each computer a unique name and the same workgroup name. Secondly, connect the two cards with a cross-over cable. This is needed if connecting only two computers and no hub. If you are using a hub, you will need a straight patch cord and not a cross-over cable. Finally, under Control Panel / Network and Dial up / Right click your LAN connection and select Properties and check Client for Microsoft Network, File and Printer Sharing, and Netbuei or tcp/ip protocol. If any of these services are not present, click install and addthem. Foe only 2 computers Netbuei will do a fine job, without additional settings required be tcp/ip. When done with the above you can right click a drive in My computer and enable sharing...

by czman

Hmm, also remember to put your user account onto both machines so you will have access to shares on the other machine.

by estebandelatorre

1.- Need to install nic cards and drivers into computer
2.- Buy a hub or a cross patch cable (max 100mts)
3.- Connect the computers to the hub or interconect both computers with the patch cross cable.

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