networking 2 computer, with printer sharing, and some other questions.

[gibsinep]

Hello,

Ok First I am a network retard. So please bear with me
I need a link to or exact step by step insructions to network them.

First the 2 computers.

1. t-bird 1.33
530-tx+ network card.
Geforce 3 ti 200
640 pc 133 ram
Ak75-EC mobo
Windows XP pro


2 duron 750
530 tx+ netowork card
Geofrce 2 mx 400
128 mb pc 133 ram
Ak75-EC
Windows xp pro
(this one has the printer)

I currently have them both hooked to a hub for cable interent.
Each have seperate ip's.
So how would I do it.

Next what do I enable for printer sharing.

And is it possibel to play games between these 2 computer like LAN if I networked this way. Thanks.

[BipolarBill]

You have to be kidding. We have gone over this 10,000 times here. :confused:

Yes you can game by IP on your LAN. You start one game (create) as a server. The other PC's game will see it on the LAN. Easy. Just "Search for local games".

You share printers by right-clicking the printer and selecting sharing. You then Add Printer, Browse to the network printer and let Windows install the driver.

To spare me repetitive motion syndrome, go here:

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=609804#post609804

[Jimstep]

Yes, your games should work just as BipolarBill described it. Though I thought that sharing a cable modem required something like a router.

[BipolarBill]

Actually. Jimstep, he can use ICS and a hub for gaming on a LAN. Even a P2P crossover LAN is a LAN. ;)

[Jimstep]

So, he could have cable hooked up to one of the PC's and through ICS, the other pc will be able to share that connect.

[BipolarBill]

If the second PC has a NIC, yupster! :)

[gibsinep]

Ok thanks guys