Network within a network??

**Indent-X** · October 23rd, 2005, 07:48 PM

Hi, I wanted to know if it is possible to create a network? Like i am at university and am connected to the university's network but i want to create a network within our house so that we can share files within our house? Is there some kind of program?

**Krell** · October 23rd, 2005, 08:05 PM

Use a router

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**Indent-X** · October 23rd, 2005, 08:58 PM

is there any way to do that without using a router?

**.:sp00ky:.** · October 23rd, 2005, 09:33 PM

put stuff on cds and put it in their hand.

**Krell** · October 23rd, 2005, 09:57 PM

uhhh . . . magic dust?

WHY in THE hell would I just tell you to use a router, if there was another viable way?

You COULD set up Internet Connection Sharing by installing additional Network cards, and running cables everywhere, but thats the most cracked up way I can think of.

CHEAPO

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**White Crow** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by .:sp00ky:.

put stuff on cds and put it in their hand.

If you don't have a cd burner, you could always transfer small files on floppies. It's outdated technolegy since the thumbdrive was concieved, and it's far from versatile, but it still does the job for small files. If you're stupid you could buy an external hardrive, but a wireless router and adapter would get unrivaled results in all aspects. Thankyou.

**White Crow** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Indent-X

Hi, I wanted to know if it is possible to create a network? Like i am at university and am connected to the university's network but i want to create a network within our house so that we can share files within our house? Is there some kind of program?

Welcome to ZP, it's always good to have a new member. That is, unless they're out to cause trouble. Thankyou.

**White Crow** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:13 PM

The usb thumdrive is better than the floppy. Unless you're a cheap bastard, stick with floppies. They are only good for 1.49 megabytes maximum storage. I'll say no more.

**Krell** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:17 PM

Ok, there are more cracked up ways, I just didnt think of them . . .

go BUY a router!

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**White Crow** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Krell

Ok, there are more cracked up ways, I just didnt think of them . . .

go BUY a router!

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If you can afford attending university, you can afford a router.

**Krell** · October 23rd, 2005, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by White Crow

If you can afford attending university, you can afford a router.

If you can split the rent with multiple people with multiple PCs, you can afford a router

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**d3ft0n3s** · October 24th, 2005, 03:20 AM

i have a wireless linksys A+G router for sale. 80$ sells new for $115

**silentscream** · October 24th, 2005, 03:24 AM

ppl always want someting for nothing lol

a router will not only allow u to share files but also play games multiplayer and add a layer of pretection to ure internet use

its the good shit

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**Indent-X** · October 24th, 2005, 02:01 PM

Ok, thanx for the replies, the reason i asked is it possible to do it without the router is because since all of us are hooked on to the universitiy's network, i thought it might be possible to exchange files or create a server of sharefiles without a router. Thanx for letting me know and thanx for the welcome WhiteCrow

**crestfallen** · October 24th, 2005, 03:21 PM

You can do this.

Usually universities subnet out the LANs by some grouping: floor, cube, building, etc. You should be able to see most people in your group through "My Network Places" and the appropriate workgroup. You could also directly connect by IP.

You have to enable filesharing and make sure others are able to access your computer, of course.