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meblumen · 08-18-2006, 03:38 PM

Currently I have a home network setup with 3-5 computers (3 are laptops that come in and out of the house). Most computer connect wirelessly through a linksys wireless router (into a linksys cable modem) but one desktop is hardwired to the router. My question is, although I have been able to enable file-sharing amongst the other computers with limited sucess, since there are several people using the computers, is there anyway I can create network user IDs and have all the files and settings load up regardless of what machine they choose to use. Every computer is running WinXP Pro, like I said, 3 are laptops, the other 2 are desktops, none of which share the same specs. Can I designate one a file server, install a huge HD in it and load everything off of it or is it better to just keep my current setup? And if so how do I go about implimenting this change? Thanks in advance for your help.

08-18-2006, 03:38 PM	#1
meblumen Member (8 bit) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 161	Home network and a file server? Currently I have a home network setup with 3-5 computers (3 are laptops that come in and out of the house). Most computer connect wirelessly through a linksys wireless router (into a linksys cable modem) but one desktop is hardwired to the router. My question is, although I have been able to enable file-sharing amongst the other computers with limited sucess, since there are several people using the computers, is there anyway I can create network user IDs and have all the files and settings load up regardless of what machine they choose to use. Every computer is running WinXP Pro, like I said, 3 are laptops, the other 2 are desktops, none of which share the same specs. Can I designate one a file server, install a huge HD in it and load everything off of it or is it better to just keep my current setup? And if so how do I go about implimenting this change? Thanks in advance for your help.