Appendix C Windows Peer-To-Peer; Overview; Procedure - Asus INET-810 User Manual

Appendix C
Windows Peer-to-peer

Overview

This appendix explains how to configure Windows 95/98 to enable a Peer-to-peer
network, using the TCP/IP protocol.
A "Peer-to-peer" network is a network which does not have a dedicated server, but
one or more PCs will allow the other PCs to access their resources (Disk, folders, or
printer).

Procedure

The steps are:
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Install Network cards and drivers
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Install and Configure the TCP/IP protocol.
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Configure Peer-to-peer networking.
Install Network Cards & Drivers
1. Install a Network card (NIC) on each PC. Follow the instructions provided
with the NIC.
2. Connect cables from each PC to the hub.
3. Restart each PC, and install the drivers for the Network card. Follow the
instruction provided with the NIC.
4. If you need to change the drivers used by your NIC, follow this procedure:
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Go to Settings-Control Panel-System-Device Manager.
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Click on the "+" sign next to "Network Adapter" to display your NIC. Click on
your NIC, then select Properties.
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Select the Driver Tab.
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Click the "Update Driver" button, and follow the prompts.
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