Help Cant Figure Out how to network Two Computers need step by ste

[Guest]

Well I have 2 desktop computers both with Windows XP HOME edition One is located in a bedroom the other in the family room. They are both connected to the internet with a router (DLINK DI-604) But what I cant seem to get is a Network between the 2 where i can access the 2 computers from either computer. And Since I only have one printer I want to be able to setup the printer to be able to use on the other machine. What Do I have to do what are the steps???

 

[Haus]

Hello
First open the Properties of My Network Places, delete or disable all
connections except your internet connection, (all computers). Right click
your IC go to Properties the Local Area Connection Properties will open,
install Client for MS Network, File & Print Sharing, Internet
Protocol(TCP/IP)(on this protocol click Properties select Obtain IP and DNS
Automatically), install NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBios Protocol(this will allow the
firewall to be enabled), click OK. Now back on your Network Connections
click on the left of the page, Setup a Small Home Network, the wizard will
open then just follow the instructions, when you get to the point to Create
a Floppy then do so, then you just run it on the other computer,(insert the
floppy in the other puter open My Computer double click A drive then double
click the link that appears. Be sure to name your Workgroup (not domain) the
same and give each computer a different name.





To hook up Printer sharing just install the printer on the host computer go
to Printer and Faxes right click your printer, then go to Sharing, then set
it to Share then name it, click OK.

Go to the other computer open Printer & Faxes on the left of the page click
add a printer then follow the instructions.

Choose connect to this computer. (type) \\your host puter name\printer name