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Hi all,
I created network with windows xp
My comp has two network cards
i give one external ip and to the second nic card (which i share among other users) i give
other users ip address begin from and so on
can you help me to know with which metod i or other user can send files to one another.
Thanks beforehands

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Practical options and steps for the two‑NIC Windows XP setup described by .

As noted, native folder sharing (SMB/CIFS) is the simplest and most efficient for LAN transfers. Enable File and Printer Sharing on the machines that will share files, create a folder share, then control access with share permissions plus NTFS permissions (XP Pro can use per-user rights; XP Home uses Simple File Sharing). Access shares from Explorer with a UNC path like \\HostName\ShareName or map a drive.

A compact mapping example (replace placeholders with real names/credentials):

net use Z: \\HostMachine\ShareName /user:HostUser MyPassword

If the machine with two NICs is also providing Internet access (ICS), it will typically act as the local DHCP/gateway for the private segment. Clients should either obtain addresses automatically from that service or be given static addresses on the same subnet with the gateway set to the host's private interface. On the host, avoid assigning a default gateway on the private NIC — the Internet‑facing adapter should be the one with the external gateway.

Following ’s direct‑link idea: a direct NIC‑to‑NIC cable works, but older NICs need a crossover cable; using a small switch is simpler and avoids that concern. Common blockers are the Windows firewall and stopped services. Quick checks:

ipconfig /all
ping HostMachine

Ensure the Server, Workstation and TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper services are running, and open SMB ports (TCP 139/445 and UDP 137–138) or temporarily disable the firewall for testing. For security, share only needed folders, use strong user passwords, and avoid sharing entire system drives. If SMB proves awkward, consider running a local FTP server for controlled transfers.

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I think you don't habe to do such a thing.Connect both the computers with a LAN wire from any of your to other NIC. Give your IP as what is there and some subnet. To the other the IP is 192.168.0.x, with same subnet as yours and its default gateway as your IP.It will work

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what you mean by sending files to another computer? how about folder sharing it's not applicable to you?

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