Computer Hope
Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: DivineZeal on December 06, 2006, 10:13:57 PM
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Hello again!!
Waiting for an answer on another problem elsewhere in the forum, I find myself roaming this website trying to read as many posts to learn as much as I can, but alas I have another question!!
I have a home network. In this home network I have a router, branching to two computers. One of these computers has a printer. I want the other computer to be able to print off that printer. However something that is odd is when I click on "Network Places" I cannot find the other computer.
My router DOES recognize both machines, and they both gain internet access. I did NOT use a Windows Wizard to create a Home/Office Network.
Just something that I've been wondering about...
Thanks a lot!!
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Ideally, you need to ensure that these computers are both members of the same workgroup. You must then switch on printer sharing. Do you know how to do that?
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Yup! They are in the same workgroup, but still can't see eachother via network places. My router recognizes both, but they dont recognize eachother
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You need to allow ports 137 to 139 and 1512 on your XP firewalls. (This is one of the things that the wizard would otherwise do for you.)
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If you're using Norton Internet Security or the McAfee suite, turn off their firewalls. Both are the biggest PITA when involved with networking. Now turn on Windows firewall.
Alan <>< :D
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Hey, once I get my computer back together I'll test this out and let you know how it goes! Thanks