Re: Networking a PPC 6800 w/ file sharing
I couldnt get that to work either. When I tried by both the computer name and then by the IP Address. It doesn't tell me that it will not work. It does nothing.
What I am thinking is this. In order to network a PC it is necessary to give the computer a name and then make sure it is joined to the same workgroup as the rest of the PCs. I have not been able to find an option on the PPC to give it a workgroup. This is why I can see it through my routers DHCP table and it recieves internet without a problem. However, without the ability to join the workgroup I cannot join the network to file share. I also notice that there is nothing in the PPC that refers to anything along the lines of browsing networks.
I may be in a situation where I have to use a second hand program that I will have to run to access files on my pc, the question is, can I use that software to save from my pc to my PPC? I may have to stay tied up with a USB cable.
I simply envisioned the ease of writing a document, clicking save, directing it to my phone, even if its in another room, and bam, ready to go, all without the use of cables, or dealing with connection times.
Any other comments or suggested would be greatly appreciated. This is one of those moments when I would like someoone to come and tell me how wrong I am. :)
I wonder if this is going to be something available in windows mobile 6.1? Then I would only have to wait the several months required for Alltel to release it.
Last edited by frizzlediam; 04-28-2008 at 01:26 PM.
Reason: After thought
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