Network: 2k laptop can't see xp server?

[Guest]

I am trying to setup a home network. I have a wireless
router connected to a DSL modem which is connected to my
XP desktop. I have installed wireless cards in each of my
laptops. All 3 laptops can now surf the net wirelessly,
but I can't seem to setup printer sharing and file
sharing, excpet for 1 laptop. When I install a network
printer this 1 laptop finds the xp computer and the
workgroup, printer, etc. So that I can printer from the
laptop to the printer on the desktop - works great. But
the other two laptops can't find the network printer or
the desktop computer??? Can't seem to figure it out. Any
help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

Have you tried setting up a network printer and just typing the UNC path
instead of browsing?

You might also try typing the UNC from Run, then right clicking the printer
and select connect.