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3rd August 2006, 10:24 PM #1
Windows home network - Instant messaging question
Hi everyone,
Another question, now that the router and network are up and running.
Currently we use Microsoft instant messenger to shuttle files, ask questions and so forth for study between our 2 home computers, We also have a home network between the computers set up for some file sharing (have not tried it yet as messenger is handy) and to share the printer.
I want to know, can I find an Instant messenger program that we can use between the 2 computers without having to use the net, Can I have both computers running with the modem switched off, but the router running and sending instant messages?
Am I dreaming.
Thanks,
Felixe.
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3rd August 2006, 10:28 PM #2
Firstly to have both computers running on your network without the router is no problem and in fact recomended. If you have the router assigning IP addresses then you have problems if the router goes offline. Just set each computer's IP manually instead of having it assigned by the router. For example 192.168.0.2 for one of them and 198.162.0.3 for the other. Use 255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask for each and use 192.168.0.1 as the gateway (that is the IP of your router on your home network) That way, if the router goes of line it won't affect your LAN. That's waht I do at work and what was recommended by D-Link when i called them the other day about my home network falling off all the time.
As for comunication, I use Skype to call my son in his bedroom to tell him dinner is on the tableBloody amazing
www.skype.com
I use MSN messanger at work to communicate between 3 offices and also within the one office. it's fine but as you said, you need to be on the internet to use it.If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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3rd August 2006, 10:33 PM #3
Hi Gumby!
Can I have both computers running on the network without the router when the ethernet cable for each computer plugs into the router? I thought as the router is the connection it would have to be on? (out of my depth again!!)
Having the router on or off is not my issue, I want to be able to switch off the (seperate) modem to save on broadband, my account has a limit, but still have the functionality of IM service, I am quickly going to checkout skype.
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3rd August 2006, 10:36 PM #4
Originally Posted by felixe
If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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3rd August 2006, 10:40 PM #5
.............and I can still Instant message between the 2 computers at home on the home network using skype??:confused:
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3rd August 2006, 10:43 PM #6
Instant Messenger or Skype will not work unless you are connected to the internet. They use an external server to organise the communication between computers. Sorry
Have a nice day - Cheers
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3rd August 2006, 10:45 PM #7
So, Is there one that works without having to log onto the net? :confused: I am being a "tight ar5e" with my internet usage.
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3rd August 2006, 10:46 PM #8
Originally Posted by felixe
Originally Posted by felixe
There are programs for inter office comunication. For instance, the software running one of my departments has the ability to send messages across the inter office netowrk. There may be others available so have a hunt around Google.If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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3rd August 2006, 11:10 PM #9
I just found this one so I might give it a try!
http://messenger.softros.com/
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4th August 2006, 09:32 AM #10
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Skype
Those using Skype may be interested to read the following. It is very long and very technical but worth the read.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype
regards
Coldamus
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4th August 2006, 09:53 AM #11So, Is there one that works without having to log onto the net? :confused: I am being a "tight ar5e" with my internet usage.
The traffic that MSN messenger generates when it's idle is pretty negligable
Cheers
Ian
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4th August 2006, 10:08 AM #12
don't s'pose you've tried Appletalk?
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4th August 2006, 08:35 PM #13
Do I press my ear against the fruit or the tree?:confused:
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4th August 2006, 08:52 PM #14
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Touche.
Al
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4th August 2006, 09:30 PM #15
touche!
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