nice 2 know that i could network 2 computers without buying anything. So now I can share files and printer.?

Lashawnda Anteby: If I remember correctly, a hub is basically a splitter. It takes multiple connections and puts them in one and vice-versa. A router actually routes and reroutes the packet. Yes, it's known as file sharing. Once they are in a network, simply share folders and the other computer will be able to see them (as long as a firewall is not blocking it). If there's only two computers next to each other and they both have 2 ethernet ports (big phone jack like thing) you can get a special crossover cable and network that way. If they are both connecting to a router, all you need to do is put them in the same Workgroup and share files....Show more

Thurman Buege: definite on the spot networks can proportion data and printers the comparable as a under pressure community like mis d pronounced merely fantastic click on your printer (everywhere the document is and hit shared) placed data you decide on for to proportion interior the shared foler and interior the shar! ed folder on the different comp there might desire to be a folder with the data from the different comp in there.

Victor Macallister: You can right click on your local disk drive and go to "Sharing and Security" and share your entire drive to all computers on the network. Unless you have a very secure network, this is not recommended.On your other computer if you right click on MyComputer and go to "map network drive" you can locate that drive on the network and place an icon for it on your other computer. Do this for both computers and you'll have access to all files on both computers from both computers.You won't need a HUB. Just use your router....Show more

Madge Voice: A router broadcasts a wireless signal. A hub just gives you more Ethernet ports. If you want to see everything on the other computer try a remote desktop connection or setting the C: drive as shared.