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July 24th 04, 06:29 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper"
wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only. 
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July 24th 04, 06:31 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper"
wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 24th 04, 06:31 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper"
wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 24th 04, 06:34 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper"
wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 24th 04, 08:25 PM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
There are no dumb questions, unless you count the ones that go unasked. I'm
glad you were able to figure it out in the end. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper" wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 25th 04, 01:16 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
There are no dumb questions, unless you count the ones that go unasked. I'm
glad you were able to figure it out in the end. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper" wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 25th 04, 03:00 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
There are no dumb questions, unless you count the ones that go unasked. I'm
glad you were able to figure it out in the end. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:09:47 -0400, "Richard G. Harper" wrote: The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by "Host" and "Client"? You'd have to know my perception of networking. :-) With 3 computers set up on a LAN using a router, it's always been my belief one of the computers acted as a host upon which the other two computers relied. This was verified (in my mind) by the fact that the 'client' computers were never able to access the Internet unless the 'host' computer was up and running. In just the last few hours I've come to understand how mis-guided this notion was. It seems the two 'clients' were unable to access the Internet because shutting down the 'host' included turning off the power strip in which the monitor, printer and THE ROUTER were plugged. Thus, those two computers couldn't access the Internet, not because one was host to the other clients; but because there was no power to the router. That's dumb, I know. But I never really gave it much thought until preparing to remove the 'host' computer from the LAN. I just finished building my first computer system. So, I'm not exactly computer illiterate. But networking, for some reason, completely mystifies me. I don't understand it. I don't "get it" no matter how much I attempt to learn it. Hence the dumb question I posted to this forum. Thank you for taking the time to reply. The rest of you can now get up off the floor. :-) f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 08:03 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 26th 04, 11:35 PM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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July 27th 04, 01:46 AM
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Changing Host to Client and vice versa
The question as asked doesn't make much sense. What exactly do you mean by
"Host" and "Client"? -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Hello, My apologies if this is not the right group in which to post this quesiton. I've looked for other more appropriate groups and even posted in the much lesser used comp.networks. I've also RTFM and without success on THIS particular problem. I have three computers on a LAN using a LinkSys BEFSR42 V.2, 4-port router. Computer #1 - a 400 mHz computer about to be retired and removed from the network. Currently it is set as the HOST on the LAN. OS is XP Pro Computer #2 - A Compaq 5430 US (1.8 gHz) running XP Home Edition which is and will remain a client on the LAN. Computer #3 - A newly built (home-built, 2.8 gHz) computer running XP Pro which I intend to configure and replace as the HOST on the LAN replacing Computer #!. I can't seem to find out how I might change and reverse the Host/Client relationship on computers #1 and #3 and only assume it's even necessary. I do know if I shut down Computer #1 (the Host) the other computers are no longer able to access the Internet. Recently, while roaming around some of the settings on one of the computers during an entirely unrelated purpose, I came across a menu item which seemed to allow the computer to be changed from Host to Client and vice versa. But, now that I need it, I can't seem to find that menu item anywhere. Do any of you know where this option might be located? TIA, f Return address is invalid to eliminate spam Reply to Newsgroup only.
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