Networking

[Kimten]

i have 4 windows xp computers and 1 hp laserjet 4000 series printer. the
network was working fine before but the printer lost the network and i was
not able to connect. now i have connected the parallel cable to pc 1 and
shared the printer, pc 2 can print to the shared printer but pc3 and pc4
cannot find the printer. i have tried to use the network wizard but no
success. in the workgroups pc1 and pc2 can view each other, pc 3 and pc4 can
also view one another, but i'm not able to view all pc's.I also disabled my
windows and antivirus firewalls. all pcs are connected to netgear router and
to the internet. please assist on how to share or how to get my network
working.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Can they ping each other by ip?

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