"Robert L [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Before do that, make sure you can ping each other after establishing the VPN. This link may help,
>
> workgroup networking faqs How can I use domain laptop to access a peer-to-peer network. My W2K pro laptop is in the work domain and W2K pro home PC is in a workgroup. ...
>       www.chicagotech.net/workgroupnet.htm 
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>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>   "ttye" <t***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B000D1B-CD8A-42DA-9499-444AB245B00C@microsoft.com...
>   I have a home PC (running XP home) connected to the internet through a
>   Linksys router & cable modem. I have a work laptop (running XP Pro) that
>   connects to the internet through a wireless connection to the router & cable
>   modem. The laptop connects to my work through a VPN (which logs onto the
>   domain at work).
>
>   I want to be able to connect to the printer (connect via USB to the home PC)
>   from the laptop without a cable.
>
>   Can I set up a home network without conflicting with the domain when I log
>   on to the VPN?
>
>   I need step by step instructions - I have read some of the posts here and
>   many are over my head technically.
>
>   thanks!