Multiple computers on a wireless network

Hi,
I'm new to iTunes and downloading music, so I apologize if my question seems odd. I have purchased about 50 songs on my desktop computer. My spouse has a laptop in the house -- we have a wireless router that connects us both. Is there a way for my spouse to have access to those 50 songs that I have already purchased on his laptop computer? We also have an Ipod. Can songs be shifted from the Ipod to the computer? Please let me know. Thanks.
Durango4

Sure, just make sure you authorize both computers to share the iTunes library.
As for using the iPod between the two different computers, yes, you can. I think you are getting at you want to take music from the iPod and put it onto another computer? Yes, with third party software that will let you rip the iPod onto an iTunes library.
Good Luck,
rachyl

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I've never had a problem with the express, its always been distributing wireless just fine. And I never have any problems connecting to the internet... EXCEPT if i have multiple macs on my network. (Before wasn't so much a problem, unless a friend came over. But now I have two macs).
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Noah Yamen wrote:
I've never had a problem with the express, its always been distributing wireless just fine. And I never have any problems connecting to the internet... EXCEPT if i have multiple macs on my network. (Before wasn't so much a problem, unless a friend came over. But now I have two macs).
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Hi,
Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
We can achieve the result as you want with remote desktop connection. We need to allow the port from firewall end and can apply particular rules with advanced option for specific ports. Also if you are using Routers then need to open the port from router end,
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Hello Ninjago_2224,
About the multiple office location have different SSIDs, does the location A has the signal used in
location D?
Please go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network and Sharing Center
, and then click Manage wireless networks.
The windows will try to connect to these networks in the order listed.
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If the location A have the location D SSID and the location D SSID has higher priority, the Windows will connect to
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So about the question 1, the Windows will try the SSID in order.
About the question 2, I can’t find the accurate time that test one SSID and move to another. But based on my test, it is very fast.
For more information, please take a look at the following article.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27067/change-wireless-network-priority-to-make-windows-7-choose-the-right-network-first/
Please note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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