need advise for two networks for broadband and filesharing

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 8 Feb 2011 at 08:51

Hello we need assistance in setting up a physical connection between a windows 7 Dell laptop and a Macbook Pro through Ethernet and a switch. We need to use this to file share but we also have a BT business hub that we use wireless for the broadband.

How do I got about setting this up please?

SiriusB · 8 Feb 2011 at 13:33

Connect the switch to the BT hub. Connect laptops to switch or wireless. Configure sharing on each machine.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 8 Feb 2011 at 17:07

We can't connect to the BT hub because its downstairs and we are upstairs. We would have to perform DIY which we can't do at the moment.
We need a solution to allow file sharing across a wired connection via switch and internet wirelessly through the BT hub.

Is it at all possible?

whitecrook · 8 Feb 2011 at 17:28

Just plug it in and setup static ip addreses on a different network.

But I think Microsoft has a wizard for this so you can just go through that and set up a separate network.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 8 Feb 2011 at 22:51

Any chance someone could do me a step by step guide for both the mac n pc. I would be really greatful. We're not that familiar with the procedure.

OSX and Win7 Home.

Ryan111 · 8 Feb 2011 at 23:52

You could get a wireless bridge and connect that to the wifi and the switch allowing internet and filesharing across the switch.