network help
 

ive got my 2 comp's networked and i want to send my one comp a text message, like a popup message, does anyone know how?

and is a dsl line any good for a server?

Re: network help
 

What windows are you using? Most versions of windows come with winpopup. Do a search for winpopup its usually in c:\windows. Open it on both pc's and you can send and receive messages between em :)

im using winme but the other has to be on?

Afaik it has to be on. Send a message anyway and see what happens, if it doesn't show up then enable it on second pc.

ok thank

From a dos window type

net send (IP address or computer name) ( messag ) without the quotes

ie:
net send 169.254.0.77 hello

This will pop a box up with your message

Is DSL good for a server ? It depends on a couple of things...


1- What kind of server is it ?

2- Is your connection capped ? (speed restrictions on uploads, for example)

3- How much data transfer do you expect ?

thats what i want ed thanks rudedog

not sure about that info, ill get back to that once i read up on my internet.


im new to this networking server stuff, got a lot of reading to do about this stuff.

2002-09-29 20:50:45 EST: 950 / 134
Your download speed : 950107 bps, or 950 kbps.
A 115.9 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 134907 bps, or 134 kbps.


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How did your speed compare? (popup table key)
kbps
129
257
385
513
641
769
897
1025
1153
1281
ugh «33.6k modem download speed

ugh «typical 56k modem download speed

slow «single channel ISDN

bearable «dual channel ISDN

ok «IDSL

ok «150k Video Stream

ok «Fastest multiplayer games

fast «192k 'near CD quality' MP3

faster «300k Video Stream

rocks «half megabit

your
download «950 kbps

your
upload «134 kbps

awesome (1mbit barrier not shown)
insane (2mbit barrier not shown)
dude! (5mbit barrier not shown)

=Your tested speed (grey = est. TCP transfer overhead)

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and my dad was on my other computer doing something on the internet
so is this ok for a server or too slow, ill do another test when hes off...

is there anyway to limit the bandwith on each computer, like so the good computer gets all the bandwith while the second gets like the speed of a 56k line? the router i have is a linksys router with 4-port switch

and how can i transfer files to each computer or do i need a hub?

and how do i find out the name of the computer from rudedogs post?


and agian im new to this network stuff and trying too read up on it as fast as i can eatthis:

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I would do another download test when know one else is on your cable modem.

That does look a little slow. My cable company states my download speed is 1.5MBs but I get closer to 2.5 -3 MBs But in MOH upload is more important so you may be in trouble. My upload speed of 320k could only handle about 4-6 player tops and that would not be lag free.

Now on to your other questions
can you limit each computer's bandwidth - Yes, buy a really expensive smart switch. ( not worth it ) just limit your "other PC" use when serving.

can I xfer files from one computer to the other
Yes, you already have a hub, built into your router. if both computers get their IP address dynamically via dhcp built into the router then your setup to share files.

just create a share on one computer and connect to it this way (fastest)

open a window ( any )
in the address bar type \\x.x.x.x <- replace with the ip address of the computer you have shared a folder on
Now you can create a shortcut by dragging the little blue IE icon in the address bar to your desktop.

The main thing is to have the same subnet on both computers, but if they are issued an IP address via the router then this is done automatically.

To find the name of the other computer try in a dos window
net view

This should list all computer names on your network, remember the other computer has to be on .

This was put together fast as I have to leave for work. any other questions or if you need more help just ask, I will check this thread on my lunch break. sorry for the spelling and grammar did not have time to check.

Almost forgot
When creating your share. set the permissions to guest. Don't worry about security as your behind a router. If you where not behind that router then I would suggest your creating an account for each computer on the other computer.