LAN network.....which cables?

[WestMclaren2004]

I currently have a router shared over wired ethernet cat 5 cables.

And am looking to now file share between the 2 of them, do i need to buy a crossover cable to be able to do that?

Does it replace my current cable?

THanks

[somebody]

If your PCs are connected to a router or switch, then you don't need to do anything.

The only situation where you need a crossover cable is to link two PCs directly, without using a router or switch in between them.

[WestMclaren2004]

great, no need to buy cables.....

Is there a how to guide on the net that tells me what i need to do to configure a file sharing LAN network?

[somebody]

What OS are you running? Windows XP? Vista? Mac?

[Speedy Gonzales]

Have you checked google/yahoo? in this forum?

[Blam]

All you have to do is create a workgroup, join all users to the workgroup, and enable file sharing on folders you want

Full tutorial here:

http://it.toolbox.com/wiki/index.php/Create_a_Wireless_Home_File_Sharing_Network

Blam

[WestMclaren2004]

ok thanks, will give it a go 2nite..