"pclax" wrote:

> I have a desktop and wireless laptop.  Both are connected to the internet
> through a wireless router.  I want to be able to share the printer that is
> connected to the desktop.  Can I do this, and how?
>
> Thanks

"pclax" <pc***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a desktop and wireless laptop.  Both are connected to the internet
> through a wireless router.  I want to be able to share the printer that is
> connected to the desktop.  Can I do this, and how?
>
> Thanks

"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:

> Yes, generally the network setup wizard is all you need:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
> us/hnw_setupw.mspx?mfr=true
>
> You will also have to enable sharing on the printer:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.m
> spx
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "pclax" <pc***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:85072B4C-EB7E-461E-A22B-49F26D881A76@microsoft.com...
> > I have a desktop and wireless laptop.  Both are connected to the internet
> > through a wireless router.  I want to be able to share the printer that is
> > connected to the desktop.  Can I do this, and how?
> >
> > Thanks
>
>
>

"gberry1969" wrote:

> I just got mine going today.  I have two computers working on XP Home
> Edition.  In additon to running the wizard I had to do the following:
>
> 1.  Changed Node Type from Peer-Peer to Broadcast
> 2.  Uninstalled all protocols other than TCP/IP
> 3.  On Advanced TCP/IP settings WINS tab, changed Net BIOS from Default to
> Enable(Don't know if this was necessary but did it anyway)
> 4.  On my Norton 2006 Anti Virus permitted ports 137-139
>
> These steps were taken on both computers.
>
> Disclaimer:  I am not an XP expert, far from it.  I picked up all this
> information from this site.  This may not work from you because there are
> other versions of XP that may not work the same way.
> --
> George
>
>
> "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Yes, generally the network setup wizard is all you need:
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
> > us/hnw_setupw.mspx?mfr=true
> >
> > You will also have to enable sharing on the printer:
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.m
> > spx
> >
> > Doug Sherman
> > MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
> >
> > "pclax" <pc***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:85072B4C-EB7E-461E-A22B-49F26D881A76@microsoft.com...
> > > I have a desktop and wireless laptop.  Both are connected to the internet
> > > through a wireless router.  I want to be able to share the printer that is
> > > connected to the desktop.  Can I do this, and how?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> >
> >
> >