Printer Sharing

[POL]

I have a simple P2P setup i.e. an eternet cable between 2 PCs to allow ICS.
I would like to set up printer sharing but the one PC does not *see* the
printer connected on the other - even though the printer has been set for
sharing.
Can this be done an a P2P configuration or do I need to install a workgroup?

TIA
Polly

 

[David Webb]

Polly,

You should post your question to the experts in a networking newsgroup, such as
microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web.

Be prepared to provide a lot more information, such as whether you using a
crossover cable, configuration of network settings of both systems, what
firewalls are being used, do you have dial-up or broadband access, etc.

There's a security issue if you allow File and Printer sharing on an Internet
connection.

If someone suggests setting up a router instead of what you now have, it's
probably a good idea.

Here's a link to a lot of good networking information on this subject:
http://www.homenethelp.com/connection-sharing.asp

Good luck!