Lame question, I know, but would I achieve this using 2 systems and patch cables. Both have ethernet.
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Lame question, I know, but would I achieve this using 2 systems and patch cables. Both have ethernet.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm
should do you.
short answer: plug both comps into router, give them the same workgroup, share the files and printers you want. job done. windows XP (which i presume you use? possibly?) is stupidly easy to use when setting up a network.
Agrees with ^^
Providing they both lease an IP and in same workgroup filesharing should work!
What you planning on using LAN for?