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Answer» I have three wired desk top computer that are wired to my Linksys WRT54G wireless router. I have two wireless lap tops. Everything is Windows XP EXCEPT one of my lap tops, that one is Vista. I want to be ABLE to network my computers and be able to share the printers that are on two of the desk tops.
During my many attempts, I have been able to network the hard wired computers but can never get them linked with the lap tops. At this point, I think I need to start over. So, first how can I undue any networks I have on the desk tops? Second, starting over..... what can I do to link all of my computers and share the printers.
I have been going with the set up to CREATE a small office or home network. But I can't set up the wireless that way. I tried using the wireless network setup wizard, too. That seems to disable my wireless set up and I have to call linksys to get me back to using my wireless connection with my lap tops. Everything works GREAT alone.... just really need to link them..... Thanks, MikieWhat firewall program are you using on the Vista laptop?
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Just setup the home network as you did previously...during the setup, you'll be asked if you want to enable file and printer sharing...
For those computers that have a pronter attached, you'll want to allow this.
Configure your wireless connection so that the wireless laptop can connect to the router...
The problem here may be that your laptop's firewall is preventing the connection to the network...the other computers will not be able to connect if the laptop is blocking the networked computers.
Again...it would be good to know the firewall the Vista laptop is using...Thanks Saviour......... I am using Norton as a fire wall on one of my laptops with XP. The lap top with the vista is my wifes and I haven't tried to network that yet. So, I have deactivated the firewall on my laptop and I still cannot link it to the hardwired computers.
Should I be following the wizard for setting up a small home or office network. But then it doesn't seem to recognize this computger (the laptop) when I do that because it isn't plugged in. ? MikieI'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you...I apologize and will try not to let that happen again.
Here's a good read for you: How to Setup a Home Network
Within that guide is a link to download and install Microsoft's Home Network Guide. This program will easily HELP you configure your home network and all you have to do is answer a few questions...or fill out a couple of fields. Not only does it tell you what you'll need to setup your home network, but it will also give you step-by-step instructions for configuring your home network.
Give us a shout if you're still having issues with the setup...Thanks, Sav.......
If I have a problem, I'll be back in touch...... Or I'll just call the Geek Squad. LOL!Hopefully, the guide helped...
I'd like to know, please...so keep us posted...
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