Wirelessly networking a printer

[mikewithaprob]

Well I have 2 computers directly plugged into the router, and 2 running wireless. They all run xp accept the ones plugged into the router are running professional. I was wondering if it is possible to have one of the computers running wireless able to print off the printer. The printer is plugged into my computer via usb, and my computer is plugged into the router it is a Dell Photo Printer 720. Also, I was wondering is it possible to do it the other way around haveing the computer plugged into the router print off a printer running wireless.

Sorry for making this confusing, and awckward to read.

[Rob Pomeroy]

Indeed it is possible.  Ensure that all PCs are members of the same workgroup and that file and print sharing is enabled.  Share the printer, then on the other computer(s), add a new network printer.

[mikewithaprob]

Thanks for the reply, But im not to sure how to make sure they're in the same workgroup i'll do a little research and tell you how it goes  

[Rob Pomeroy]

The procedure varies according to your operating system, but you omitted to give us that info.  




Ah...  River City Ransom... *sigh*

[mikewithaprob]

Well I have 2 computers directly plugged into the router, and 2 running wireless. [highlight]They all run xp accept the ones plugged into the router are running professional.[/highlight] I was wondering if it is possible to have one of the computers running wireless able to print off the printer. The printer is plugged into my computer via usb, and my computer is plugged into the router it is a Dell Photo Printer 720. Also, I was wondering is it possible to do it the other way around haveing the computer plugged into the router print off a printer running wireless.

Sorry for making this confusing, and awckward to read.

[Rob Pomeroy]

Oops!

But I'm not quite sure what you mean by that - some are on Home and some on Professional?

Anyway - right click on My Computer; choose properties.  Under the "name" tab you can set the workgroup.

[mikewithaprob]

Thank you Rob I now have My computers downstairs being able to print upstairs , and can share files which is usefull as well Accept I still have to fool around with it a bit. Anyways thank you for the help  

[Rob Pomeroy]

Good job!

And any time you want to expand on "fool around a bit", let us know.  

[mikewithaprob]

Thank You Rob, IM bored so I might as well explain the problem . All of the computers show up in the Workgroup, but one Cant access the workgroup or see the workgroup. Let me explain, The Computer is a Dell Running Windows XP Home Sp2 With Norton Anti Virus (I think this might be the problem dont know), While all the rest run AVG. On every computer but the Dell you can See all the computers in the workgroup including the Dell, So it shows up. But When I try to access the workgroup from the Dell it doesnt work. IT has file and printer shareing enabled, and it has a nice printer I'd like to add to be able to print off any computer. Also Don't know IF this will be any help but There is another Computer Running Wireless a Compaq P4 using Avg and it seemed to work So I dont know.

If Norton Turns out to be the problem is McAfee a good alternative, or just use avg?


Specs of Problem Computer Off of head:
Dell Inspiron _____
Windows Xp Home Edition sp2
Norton Anti Virus
512mb of Ram
Running Connected wirelessly, using a linksys router, and D-Link usb adapter. (Wireless G)

Thats all I can think Of If I missed anything let me know  

[mikewithaprob]

Also Im reading about workgroups and I never had to enter a user name or password, just what the workgroup was called and I am able to acess files from 3/4 computers. But only the files in the shared folders.



Dont know if its any help

[Rob Pomeroy]

It's the firewall.  Make sure that traffic is allowed on ports 137 to 139 and 1512.  These are needed for browsing the LAN.