Vista home in a network

**Davejmellor** · 06-11-2008

I want to use a PC with Vista Home as a server and network two laptops, one with Vista one with Windows XP.

Very slow when software like Sage is being accessed by the two laptops

Am I hoping too much of Vista home to run it like this?

**EINSTEIN_007** · 06-11-2008

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Setting up home network
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**Zachary** · 06-11-2008

Setting up a home network
Applies to all editions of Windows Vista.

Before you start: To decide what type of network to set up or to find out what hardware and cables you need, see What you need to set up a home network. That topic has information about the different types of networks (also known as network technologies), as well as hardware requirements for each type.

Once you know what type of network you want and have the necessary hardware, there are four possible steps to take (two of these are not always required):

Install any necessary hardware.
Set up an Internet connection (optional).
Connect the computers.
Run the Set Up a Wireless Router or Access Point wizard (wireless only).

Each of these steps is described in detail later in this article.

Start by setting up one computer. Once you set up the network and you are sure that the first computer is working correctly, you can add additional computers or devices.

Note: This information is designed for people who have a broadband connection (usually DSL or cable) to the Internet rather than a dial-up connection.

Install the hardware
Install network adapters in any computers that need them. (Follow the installation instructions in the information that came with each adapter.)

Set up or verify an Internet connection (optional)
You don't need an Internet connection to set up a network, although most people want to use their network to share an Internet connection. To set up an Internet connection, you need a cable or DSL modem and an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Then open the Connect to the Internet wizard and follow the instructions. For more information, see What do I need to connect to the Internet?

If you already have an Internet connection, you just need to verify that the connection is working. To do that, open your web browser and go to a website that you don't usually visit. (If you go to a website that you visit often, some of its webpages might be stored on your computer and will display correctly even if your connection is faulty.) If the website opens and you don't get any error messages, your connection is working.

For more information follow this link: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...9265e1033.mspx