With the release of C-Print Pro, connecting C-Print to either team with another captionist or to connect a student laptop running C-Print Client has become much easier.  However the computers still have to be configured for networking. I will try to lay out how to configure your laptops in order to network your computer to connect C-Print.

First, any configuration changes you make will depend on what operating system you’re using.  Because Windows XP is coming on most newer computers, I’ll use that as a model.  Other operating systems will require similar changes and most aren’t that different from what you’ll see here, however remember if your settings don’t look exactly like this, then it’s probably because you’re running a different operating system.  Other operating systems employ very similar ways of networking. You’ll just have to look for something similar.

For your reference, here are a couple of general Windows websites that contain a lot of good information that may come in handy,

www.michaelstevenstech.com – General Support site by Microsoft MVP Michael Stevens.  This contains information about Windows XP as well as other hardware related help tips

http://aumha.org – Windows Support Site by James Eshelmen as well as other MVPs.  This site covers tech help from Windows 95 through XP, a lot of good hardware related links, and a lot of links to other help sites.

Second, there are 2 main ways to connect your computers.  

1. The first is connecting them using Ethernet networking ports on your computer and a crossover Ethernet cable.  The benefit to this method is once you’re connected, you’re not going to disconnect, providing you don’t remove the cable.  The downside to this technique is you have to sit somewhat near your team captionist or your student and you have the cable between you.  Note…if you choose to go this way, crossover cables are available at most computer stores, such as CompUSA.  Just be careful that you are purchasing crossover cables.  They look identical to regular Ethernet cables, but are made just a little bit different. Watch your labels
2. The second way to connect the computers is by wireless networking.  The benefit to this is you have nothing connecting you and the teammate/student.  The downside is in some environments, you could experience periodic disconnects.  It just depends.

Setup instructions for connections with wireless cards.