How to configure a LAN file sharing server |
| Written by Michael D. | |
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In this tutorial, I will show you how to setup a file sharing server on your local Microsoft Network.
First of all, to enable sharing on a Microsoft network, all computers that will access a shared resource must be in the same Workgroup or Domain.
Computer names must be different in order to identify themselves in the network; they must share the same workgroup to access network resources in that segment. The computer description box is not mandatory; it gives you the possibility to write a small text that will appear next to your computer's name in order to identify it easier on the network (you can put something like "The computer next to the door" for example if that's the case). If you want to do any modifications, choose the Change button and edit any information as needed. Be sure to do this on all the computers, to check if the informations are ok.
As a best practice, go to the root directory (C:\) and create there a folder that will be shared accross the network. Right click on it and select Sharing and Security.
Now select 'Share this folder on the network' and give it a share name. If you have older computers running legacy operating systems like Windows 95/98, give the folder a maximum of 8 charachters in the name. Otherwise, use any name you'd like. If you want to use this folder for uploading purposes too, check the "Allow network users to change my files" box. This will mark the folder with the read/write permissions, and any user accessing the network can put, get and create files in that shared folder.
As far as the client side, you can find the resource in several ways. The easiest is to use Map network drives. Open an explorer, click Tools
Select Map network drive. Choose the letter you want (usually Z:) and then the path you'd like to use. The path to a shared resource looks like this: \\computername\shared_folder\ Click ok and then Z: will be in the My Computer interface, linking to the shared folder on the network.
written by yumyum , November 13, 2007
i am using a broadband internet and i have a LAN using a router. i wanna know why i did not have internet connection to other computer when the server is off..
written by ugwu okechukwu , November 14, 2007
plz give step by step guideline on how to network 6 computers to a switch or hub with a server. i am a computer sc student in ebsu nigeria and also how to share the ethernet card of the server to the 6 pcs so that you can print from any where and share resourses between them thanks
written by vineet , January 29, 2008
How can I protect my pc to get shared by the people who are in the same workgroup(I mean can I put some password on my shared folders).
written by Taiwo Adigun , February 23, 2008
yes, i want to know if the computers are not peer-to-peer and they dont have workgroup. How do I share the folder.
written by sams , June 18, 2008
How can I protect my pc to get shared by the people who are in the same workgroup(I mean can I put some password on my shared folders).
written by sams , June 18, 2008
i hv one net connection for one pc but now at this moment i wanna use that connection for other pc via my 1st pc.how can i share my that/1st connection.............please inform me details.
written by HUSSAIN S CYCLEWALA , July 06, 2008
THANK YOU SIR, I AM HUSSAIN FROM BHUJ, PLEASE TEACH ME ABOUT NETWORKING,
written by naraen , July 10, 2008
hi i have my diplomasin telecommunication system but practically i've never set a network so plz can u give me in details all the steps and procedures of setting a lan network and files sharins plz Do you need more help? Ask now!
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