File sharing

[Project X]

Ok i have one pc connected to a billion 7300g router. is it possible for me to connect a laptop to the pc through the router? If so then how,both PC using vista please help.

 

[HavocXphere]

Does the laptop support wifi?

If both can ping the router address then its the same as sharing over wired.

 

[DJ...]

I tried doing this and failed dismally - couldnt even get my lappy to ping the pc, or vica versa. Now I have changed my OS on the lapy to Kubuntu so not even going to attempt it.

I can run a Linux OS, but can't connect a laptop to a pc - ironic...

 

[killadoob]

Why not just run xp on both pc's dj

 

[DJ...]

Why not just run xp on both pc's dj

Because since moving to Kubuntu, I'd rather run a tractor on both before Windoze...

 

[Peder]

some routers don't allow the ping through. I had a friend who had that problem but he could connect to the pc and also the laptop with wifi

 

[Project X]

Does the laptop support wifi?

If both can ping the router address then its the same as sharing over wired.

Yes it does..
Little tutorials please..

 

[HavocXphere]

Yes it does..
Little tutorials please..

Set router config to no encryption. Enable wifi on laptop. Search for wireless networks & connect. Then you've got a basic unsecured connection & everything is basically working.

Set router encryption to WPA-PSK and enter a passkey. Try connecting to the network again with passkey. If you have XP & it doesn't work then you need the wpa patch off the MS site (KB893357).

Once you can ping the router then its like a normal network.