Specifications
Sharing the “SERVER” Machine Resources: (PC1 in above diagram)
-Go to my COMPUTER double click C: , and right click the LIFESAVER folder →
For XP, Select SHARING ENABLE check ALLOW OTHERS TO CHANGE OK→ → →
For VISTA, Select SHARING Enable SHARING, (if needed) Select Account Click SHARE DONE→ → → →
For WIN7, Select SHARE WITH specific people add EVERYONE Read/Write Click SHARE→ → → →
Win7 note: If all PC's are WIN7, use HOMEGROUP. If sharing w/XP or Vista, disable PW protected sharing
-Go into the windows printer folder and right click the desired printer
For XP, Select SHARING ENABLE OK→ →
For VISTA, Select SHARING CHANGE SHARING OPTIONS SHARE THIS PRINTER APPLY OK→ → → →
Configuring the “CLIENT” Machine(s) to Access the Server Resources: (PC2 & PC3 in above diagram)
Note: Each PC on your network should have a unique name, and should share the same workgroup name
-Go to printers folder add new Network BROWSE. Find server’s printer name, add it from the list. → → →
-Go to my COMPUTER TOOLS MAP NETWORK DRIVE L: BROWSE. Pick/find server drive→ → → →
Install the Client version of LifeSaver, as explained on previous page.
Feel free to visit the grumble chat room if you need help with this, consult official docs, or hire a PC tech.
Special Note: By default, wireless is turned on and has NO protection. Anyone within a few blocks could technically use your internet
for free and steal or modify your shared files, customer list, etc. It is VERY important to fix this by either disabling the radio entirely,
or taking steps to improve security if you wish to use a laptop or other wireless device in the office. Even if you are not using the
wireless portion of your router, it is available to others. The encryption method WEP should not be used, as it has been broken by
hackers. WPA or WPA2 are better. No wireless is truly secure, and I DO NOT generally recommend it in a business environment.
Improving Security for a wireless router
-Using a web browser, log into the configuration menu of your router
Example: Navigate to http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 (note: The default PW is probably admin)
-Click the WIRELESS tab
-Assign a name to your wireless network in the SSID field ie: ACMEFRAME
-Change the wireless channel from 6 to 9 (or any other number. They ALL come on 6, and will conflict)
-Click SAVE SETTINGS
-Click WIRELESS SECURITY tab
-Set SECURITY MODE from ‘NONE’ to ‘WPA PERSONAL’
-Set WPA ALGORITHMS to ‘TKIP + AES’ or 'TKIP'
-Set WPA SHARED KEY to a unique 10 character password. I suggest NOT using words found in dictionary
-Note the password/key, because you will need to provide it once for each PC that connects in the future
-Click SAVE SETTINGS
Disabling the WIRELESS Radio in your router (Highly recommended, if you won’t be using wireless)
-Using a web browser, log into the configuration menu of your router
Example: Navigate to http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 (note: The default pw is probably admin)
-Click the WIRELESS tab
-In the WIRELESS NETWORK MODE field, select ‘DISABLED’
-Click SAVE SETTINGS
Note: Links and password above are assuming the suggested LINKSYS brand router. If you have another
brand, consult your manual for the correct web link, login ID, password, and configuration instructions.
The screens may vary slightly, depending on the brand and model.
LifeSaver Tips & Tricks compiled by customer Mike Labbe www.getthepictureframing.com
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