"lee" wrote:

> hello experts,
>
> Despite trying to read up on their functionality and purpose, I fail to
> understand which Networking Services should be enabled or disabled in
> Add/Remove Windows Components, Networking Services.
>
> Rather than leave the defaults or enable them all 'just in case', I'd like
> to get a definitive answer as to which ones are actually necessary. This will
> probably be easier than anyone trying to explain to me what they actually do !
>
> The services I am referring to are :
> Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client
> Peer-To-Peer
> RIP Listener
> Simple TCP/IP Services
> UPnP User Interface
>
> To help you, below are brief descriptions of 2 XP installations and their
> usage.
> Please let me know which of those 5 components are required for either. I
> can of course offer more detail if necessary.
>
> 1) Standalone desktop pc, broadband internet requiring a username and
> password via a USB ADSL modem, peripherals include CRT monitor, Printer,
> Webcam, USB Hub. Bit torrent usage undertaken. No wireless usage at all.
>
> 2) Laptop, broadband internet via a Netgear router which has login and
> password embedded into it by ISP equipment supplier, can use ethernet cable
> to connect router to laptop or no cable and using a USB Dongle. Never any bit
> torrent usage undertaken. No peripherals usually connected or needed but on
> the odd occasion maybe a printer.
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Lee
> England

"JeffS" wrote:

> None of the above.  If you haven't messed with any settings you should be
> good to go.  Networking is (should) not be affected by any peripherals
> (monitors, printers, etc) unless you want to network them.  BTW - if you have
> a choice between USB and Eternet on your ADSL modems, use the Ethernet, it's
> a lot faster.
>
> If you need further assistance in private, you may contact me at
> network***@pcsports.org.  Networking is easy once you realize it.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> "lee" wrote:
>
> > hello experts,
> >
> > Despite trying to read up on their functionality and purpose, I fail to
> > understand which Networking Services should be enabled or disabled in
> > Add/Remove Windows Components, Networking Services.
> >
> > Rather than leave the defaults or enable them all 'just in case', I'd like
> > to get a definitive answer as to which ones are actually necessary. This will
> > probably be easier than anyone trying to explain to me what they actually do !
> >
> > The services I am referring to are :
> > Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client
> > Peer-To-Peer
> > RIP Listener
> > Simple TCP/IP Services
> > UPnP User Interface
> >
> > To help you, below are brief descriptions of 2 XP installations and their
> > usage.
> > Please let me know which of those 5 components are required for either. I
> > can of course offer more detail if necessary.
> >
> > 1) Standalone desktop pc, broadband internet requiring a username and
> > password via a USB ADSL modem, peripherals include CRT monitor, Printer,
> > Webcam, USB Hub. Bit torrent usage undertaken. No wireless usage at all.
> >
> > 2) Laptop, broadband internet via a Netgear router which has login and
> > password embedded into it by ISP equipment supplier, can use ethernet cable
> > to connect router to laptop or no cable and using a USB Dongle. Never any bit
> > torrent usage undertaken. No peripherals usually connected or needed but on
> > the odd occasion maybe a printer.
> >
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Lee
> > England