How do I network the computers in my house?

Question

I have 3 computer in my home, and we want to share files, and such, how do I set this up. We have Windows Vista Ultimate. Thanks

Answer 1

Get a router and four ethernet cables that are long enough to reach all your computers and your modem (if you have one, otherwise get three cables). Then plug each wire into the router and each of the computers. The computers should detect each other (and the internet, if you have a cable/dsl modem).

Answer 2

Well there are a few different ways, the way i use to link my PC to my wifes Laptop is to use a little device called a 'Linksys' It has 5 slots in it allowing up to 5 PCs get connected OR 4 Pcs pluss 1 slot for internet making the internet run thru all of your connected PC's

Check this product out http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite...

All you need is that and 2x Connection Cables stated as what you need with the product.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If all the computers already have Internet Connection being routed by a router in your house.

The easiest way I would say is

Click on Start>Network

and you will see a list of all the computers connected to your network. Then just select the one you want by double clicking on it and there you go....

Plus you will have to change the File Sharing setting on in the Network and Sharing center.

That can be done by,

Click Start>Network>And you will see a Network and sharing Center Click on that and from there you will be able to handle the file sharing feature.

Need to turn them on all your computers.

Hope this helps.

Enjoy

Answer 4

If all three of the computers have Windows Vista Ultimate then it may be safe to assume that they have Wireless Network Adapters already installed in them. You will also need a router (preferrably wireless) hooked up to your modem in the house that you use for internet. Go Start>Network>Network And Sharing Center (at the top of the box)>Connect to A Network>And then select the appropriate router and double-click it. Repeat this with all three computers after you have your router set up and you'll be good to network.

Answer 5

You need to get a router. Then connect the computers through the router. (It will come with instructions.)

Then go on the computers and set what you want shared.