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ive st up a switch on one computer plugged it in and assigned it an ip address and a subnet mask of something like this 255. and when i started to set up the network it asks me to save a configerating file to my memory stuck
do i take that to the other computers and there shared folders should turn up on my network places

also if i was to share my C:/ drive on another computer could i map it on my main pc

hope im not boring you

cheers
bondi 007

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A few clarifications that address the recurring confusion in this thread and add practical checks you can use.

If the box you plugged in has a web/admin address it’s a managed switch feature — that address is only for managing the switch, not for sharing files. File sharing is handled by each PC’s network interface. A home router usually supplies DHCP; a plain unmanaged switch does not. raised the right questions about where the IP belongs, and correctly emphasised that the network/mask must match for machines to see each other.

Quick troubleshooting steps to confirm the link and addressing are correct:

ipconfig /all
ping <other-machine-IP>
net view \\<other-computer-name>

If pings fail, check link lights, cabling, and that both machines are in the same network ID (the network portion of the address must match). If ping works but shares do not, the local firewall or sharing policy is blocking SMB.

Mapping and security notes: mapping a share is a convenience — use the UNC path \\ComputerName\ShareName when connecting. Do not share the entire system drive if you can avoid it; create a dedicated shared folder, assign NTFS + share permissions explicitly, and create a limited user account for remote access rather than using Administrator or an open Guest share. and pointed out you can configure sharing manually (no “setup disk” required), but take care with permissions.

Finally, ensure “File and Printer Sharing” is allowed in any firewall and that the network profile is set to Home/Private. Modern Windows versions and mixed OS environments may have additional SMB/version or HomeGroup differences to consider if older XP-era machines are involved.

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Member Avatar for q_irfan75

Yes you can access the shared folders from your computer of the same network. And no need to map your s drive just make it share thats it

Member Avatar for TheNNS

you don't even need to put anything on a flash drive.

Member Avatar for bondi007

after you set up the home network it asks you to put a setup file on to flash or floppy so all the computers can share

cheers

Member Avatar for TheNNS

you dont' have to do that, just setup sharing on all the computers.

Member Avatar for bondi007

so i assigned my pc
so i set the other pc

and i set it to ms home like on the other one also i set it to

255.

Member Avatar for TheNNS

> and i set it to ms home like on the other one also i set it to
255.
subnet mask can never EVER be that long.
i think you mean

Member Avatar for bondi007

so if i assign it to mshome it would be in the same folder?

Member Avatar for TheNNS

what do you mean by "same folder"?

Member Avatar for Spriggan

the mshome workgroup will only allow you to "see" other computers and their shared folders, printers, etc... it won't create a new folder or in any other way change the files or folders as they appear on any of the machines.

Member Avatar for TheNNS

you can setup shared folders by right clicking on one, properties, then sharing.

Member Avatar for bondi007

sorry thats waht i mean so if i assign it to mshome the computers shared folder will be there

cheers

Member Avatar for TheNNS

yes they will

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