Got the network set up now how to I print using wireless network?

27 Apr 2005 10:11 PM

Char in Kansas City

Can anyone give me detailed instructions on how to print to the printer on
the computer hooked up to the router? I've just gotten the wireless network
up and running but seem to be horribly stumped on how to print. Both
machines are XP...one is Pro (hooked up to router and where the printer is)
and the other is XP home. When I go to "add a printer" I do not see the
printer listed nor do I see the computer name hooked up to the router so I
must be doing something wrong!

Thanks for any assistance!

27 Apr 2005 11:58 PM

Malke

Char in Kansas City wrote:

> Can anyone give me detailed instructions on how to print to the
> printer on
> the computer hooked up to the router? I've just gotten the wireless
> network
> up and running but seem to be horribly stumped on how to print. Both
> machines are XP...one is Pro (hooked up to router and where the
> printer is)
> and the other is XP home. When I go to "add a printer" I do not see
> the printer listed nor do I see the computer name hooked up to the
> router so I must be doing something wrong!
>
> Thanks for any assistance!

The fact that you are trying to print over the network via a wireless
connection (instead of wired) is irrelevant. You need to set up your
home network with proper sharing and then you'll be able to print. Here
are links to help you with that:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm (Home)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.wown.info/
http://www.ezlan.net/index.html - Jack, MVP
http://www.howtonetworking.com/default.htm - Bob Lin, MVP

And just so your wireless network is secure:

Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
MVP Barb Bowman on wireless security - http://tinyurl.com/56fc5
The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN -
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=43

Malke

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28 Apr 2005 7:18 PM

did the printer come with a disk

this is jon

now explain me what the problem is

28 Apr 2005 8:36 PM

Char in Kansas City

my problem is explained above....can't find printer on network

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"did the printer come with a disk" wrote:

> this is jon
>
> now explain me what the problem is
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28 Apr 2005 10:39 PM

Malke

Char in Kansas City wrote:

> my problem is explained above....can't find printer on network
>
> "did the printer come with a disk" wrote:
>
>> this is jon
>>
>> now explain me what the problem is
>>

Go to the links I gave you for information about setting up your network
and you will be able to find the printer.

Malke

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www.elephantboycomputers.com
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