Network 2 internet PC's and printer

[Bob L.]

Hi:

I have a wireless router in my house connected to the internet through cable
(Road Runner). I have 3 PC's connected to the router (wireless). One of
the PC's has a printer connected to it via USB. What must I do to allow the
other PC's access so they can print?

Thank you.

Bob

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
You have to enable the printer sharing capacity in the computer that the
printer is connected to.
Then add a network printer in the other computers.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Bob L.]

Jack:

Thanks. I tried this but it didn't work. I shared the printer on the PC
that it is connected to. I then went to my other PC and tried to Add a
Printer and it can not see it.

In fact, when I try to use the Networking neighborhood icon and then Entire
Network I get a message that nothing can be found.

I'm a bit new to using a router. Again, I have a router connected to Road
Runner. The PC's connect to the router using wireless G USB. Don't I need
to create a workgroup of some sort OR insert the IP of the PC to which the
Printer is connected when I try to add the printer to the other PC?

Thank you very much.

Bob

 

[Malke]

Jack:

Thanks. I tried this but it didn't work. I shared the printer on the PC
that it is connected to. I then went to my other PC and tried to Add a
Printer and it can not see it.

In fact, when I try to use the Networking neighborhood icon and then
Entire Network I get a message that nothing can be found.

I'm a bit new to using a router. Again, I have a router connected to Road
Runner. The PC's connect to the router using wireless G USB. Don't I
need to create a workgroup of some sort OR insert the IP of the PC to
which the Printer is connected when I try to add the printer to the other
PC?

You need to set up file/printer sharing on your local area network (lan).
Depending on the printer, you may need to then install the printer drivers
directly on the client computers or they may even show up automatically.
Here are basic instructions for setting up your file/printer sharing:

Run the Network Setup Wizard on both computers, making sure to enable File &
Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on
the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party firewall or
have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2005/06)
which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have third-party
firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area Network traffic as
trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an IP range. Ex. would be
192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct
subnet.

If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the Simple
File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means that
anyone without a user account on the target system can use its resources.
This is a security hole but only you can decide if it matters in your
situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share folders
inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared
Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network troubleshooter by
MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it and it will usually
pinpoint the problem area(s) - http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm

Malke

 

[Guest]

I also tried this and I didn't have any success either. When you get to the
browse window in the set up wizard it asks for a printer name and no matter
what I put it wouoldn't accept it. I never got the selection of "Printer
connection".

 

[Malke]

I also tried this and I didn't have any success either. When you get to
the
browse window in the set up wizard it asks for a printer name and no
matter
what I put it wouoldn't accept it. I never got the selection of "Printer
connection".

Make a new post instead of posting in someone else's thread. This way both
you and the Original Poster will get the attention and help you need.

Refer to this link for what details you should include in your post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Make sure you also include the make/model of your printer and how it is
connected (network, locally to another computer, etc.).

Malke

 

[Richard G. Harper]

The first thing to check is whether or not the printer supports network
use - not all do, and many of those "not all" are USB printers and/or
host-based printers.

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[Guest]

Thanks for your help. It's working fine now. I appreciate your responses.
Thnaks again.