How You Can Send Message Through LAN

There are multiple ways to send an instant message to a network computer.The most common way is to use Net send command line provided by Microsoft. If we want to use command prompt to message to other user then we can follow the below instruction:

1.     Start->run
2.     Type "services.msc" without quotation.
3.     Then find "Messenger" and double click on it.
4.     Find window. you will find startup [ ] box
5.     Select "Automatically" option
6.     Then click on apply
7.     Then click on start.
8.     Do 1-7 step on other computers of the LAN
9.     Now open command prompt (start->programs->accessories->command prompt).
10.     Type "net send pc_name/ip message" i.e net send rab-43bs56hg hello,how are you.
11.     "rab-43bs56hg: will find the message.

Advantages and disadvantages of Net Send: It’s free, but there is a limitation of message length, spam or useless information maybe distributed on your network, and the network users cannot reply to your message.

LAN messenger is also popular way to send and receive message. It  is a instant LAN messaging software for home or office users. It's allow you to communicate with other user connected across the same LAN, to chat with one or more users or send a pop-up alert message. Other facilities also served by this software based on the develop technique.

Advantages and disadvantages of LAN Messenger:

Encryption technique has been provided by LAN messenger that is useful to your company or secure network. It also provides a user friendly environment to send or receive message even files and folder. Most specialized LAN messenger are shareware, so extra budget for implement a LAN messenger will be considered. For medium and large company, IBM Lotus Sametime and Microsoft LCS will be a good choice, for small and medium company, you can get a try with Pidgin, BigAnt LAN messenger, Jabber.

The next step is to select proper LAN messenger, you can find a LAN message through Google search or refer to a professional shareware collection website.Compare the features and price of the LAN messenger, download a free trial to see if the LAN messenger fulfills your requirements.