Copying files to wireless computer

Windows XP Network >> Copying files to wireless computer I have a dell desktop computer connected to DSL and recently purchase a dell
laptop wireless. I have all connections establish and working fine, however I
need to beable to copy files and email messages to my wireless device
computer. How can I do this via wireless?

Windows XP62

Windows XP Network >> Copying files to wireless computer Dave wrote:

> I have a dell desktop computer connected to DSL and recently purchase
> a dell laptop wireless. I have all connections establish and working
> fine, however I need to beable to copy files and email messages to my
> wireless device computer. How can I do this via wireless?

You need to set up a local area network and share files/folders. The
fact that one of your computers connects wirelessly is irrelevant. I
assume you have either a DSL modem/router combination (like a 2Wire) or
a DSL modem connected to a wireless router so that both computers can
access the Internet.

If this is the case, run the Network Setup Wizard on both machines,
making sure to enable File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only
"gotcha" is that this will turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you
aren't running a third-party firewall or have an antivirus with
"Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06) which acts as a
firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party firewall software,
configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as trusted. I
usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
subnet.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Malke
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