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There are to many ways but you can use for example the remote destop application that is built-in in Windows based computers to share resources between 2 computers, and even totally control 1 remote computer:
See this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx
For the remote printing, do you have to set up the printer sharing first and after that connect to the printer in the side where you are, that is different from where the printer is located, follow this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Excuse me for any writing error, I speak Spanish.
See this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspx
For the remote printing, do you have to set up the printer sharing first and after that connect to the printer in the side where you are, that is different from where the printer is located, follow this link: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Excuse me for any writing error, I speak Spanish.
hi u can find answer on this below link
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/share-files-and-printers-between-windows-7-and-xp/
if you connect internt through wirless router then it's possible to share desktop files and laptop files. first make sure you have same workgroup on both computers. then ping each computer. if it success then share the files or folders you want to share. that's it... sure for my language... if question don't hestitate to email me ok bye
If I could understand the words in your message
then I probably would know how to do all this.
What is Ping?
etc
Nowhere on the internet can I find a simple explanations of how to connect up 2 computers
so they read each other and a common printer.
Not the hardware - I already have both computers connected
to a router and a Cable modem to share and interenet connection.
And I have set drives to Share (shortcuts in share folder)
But that doesn't make them read each other.
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Now what?
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then I probably would know how to do all this.
What is Ping?
etc
Nowhere on the internet can I find a simple explanations of how to connect up 2 computers
so they read each other and a common printer.
Not the hardware - I already have both computers connected
to a router and a Cable modem to share and interenet connection.
And I have set drives to Share (shortcuts in share folder)
But that doesn't make them read each other.
XP
Now what?
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I don't know how to share files ether, but try wireless network setup wizard in control panel. It connects 2 computers together, but I've seen you have to change your computer names to share files. You have to make the names the same to share files. Did that help?
but before that you hav to set your ip address on both computers.....
for example: pc1- 192.168.0.1; then subnet is 255.255.255.0
pc2- 192.168.0.2; then subnet is 255.255.255.0 then type on the default gateway the pc1's ip address then you got what you want but if you want to share an internet connectiion you to connect the pc1 in the internet... then you hav to go to the start menu then click run in the menu....then type cmd.exe.... then when it open type ipconfig/all there you can see your ip address and your broadband's address and DNS server #.....
all you hav to do is to copy the DNS numbers on pc2 below the default ip address the press ok, then its done.... if you have to connect for pc follow the steps in pc2
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for example: pc1- 192.168.0.1; then subnet is 255.255.255.0
pc2- 192.168.0.2; then subnet is 255.255.255.0 then type on the default gateway the pc1's ip address then you got what you want but if you want to share an internet connectiion you to connect the pc1 in the internet... then you hav to go to the start menu then click run in the menu....then type cmd.exe.... then when it open type ipconfig/all there you can see your ip address and your broadband's address and DNS server #.....
all you hav to do is to copy the DNS numbers on pc2 below the default ip address the press ok, then its done.... if you have to connect for pc follow the steps in pc2
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The way I have done this is simply sharing the desktop hard drive to say 2 users or so.
Now when you want to see the desktop from the lap top; get the desktop IP address and connect as a network drive as follows:
\\10.x.x.x\c$desktop
and give the user name and password.
Once you are done; then connect to the printer onto the desktop via Printers etc... remember you need to give the IP address and the printer name.
Some OS require you to download the printer drivers. this is sharing.
I hope this helps.
Now when you want to see the desktop from the lap top; get the desktop IP address and connect as a network drive as follows:
\\10.x.x.x\c$desktop
and give the user name and password.
Once you are done; then connect to the printer onto the desktop via Printers etc... remember you need to give the IP address and the printer name.
Some OS require you to download the printer drivers. this is sharing.
I hope this helps.
Thankyou Rajeev
This is the first even partially helpful answer I have received.
My system is not wireless - I have Ethernet connection between
the two computers and one of them is connected by USB to the printer.
That one is not the principal data computer.
You suggest I make one the host?
And how do I find the IP addresses of all these things.
And does the Printer have an IP address through a USB hookup
and if so how do I find that.
Do I have to put in the IP everytime I want to connect from one computer
to another?
Can I go both ways?
Pardon my ignorance - but I still don't get the basic idea of the setup
and basic commands.
Nobody starts from the beginning.
They tell all about wires
but not step by step about what I am doing.
This is the first even partially helpful answer I have received.
My system is not wireless - I have Ethernet connection between
the two computers and one of them is connected by USB to the printer.
That one is not the principal data computer.
You suggest I make one the host?
And how do I find the IP addresses of all these things.
And does the Printer have an IP address through a USB hookup
and if so how do I find that.
Do I have to put in the IP everytime I want to connect from one computer
to another?
Can I go both ways?
Pardon my ignorance - but I still don't get the basic idea of the setup
and basic commands.
Nobody starts from the beginning.
They tell all about wires
but not step by step about what I am doing.
just click the wireless function key...sometimes it's shortcut key like fnc key + f2....to activate your laptop wirlesss,,,e mail me if you have question..ayt???
Maggie - did anyone respond to your question? I also am trying to set up wireless capability without a desktop so that I can use my throughout my house. When I bought a wireless router yesterday, the guy at Best Buy assured me I do not need a desktop. He said to do the set up while "wired" and that once set up I should be able to work wirelessly ... it did not work. Help!
any idea on how to connect a linux computer through my windows vista computer which is already on wireless so it can have internet. I have another wireless card but as being a windows program cant run it, and I did try crossover but I downloaded the free version for some reason it dosnt work so I doing a temp internet fix by hooking into my windows comp. and the router is 2 floors down so I dont want to hard wire down there.
It all depends on what operating system you are running. This goes for mostly all the OS from 98 to XP.
To share files, you just need to create a folder anywhere on your desktop and give it a name. Then you right click it and go to "Sharing" or "Sharing and Security". You just ask it to share and make sure you click on the "Allow other users to make changes" so that you can change the files on that folder from your laptop computer.
You can do the same for the printer. Go to Control Panel, Printers and right click on the printer you are trying to share and ask it to "Share".
Then you go to the laptop and open up "My Computer" type in the desktops ip address as such (192.168.1.101) and this will open the desktop computer if you have any folders or files that are set to share. Make sure your firewalls are turned off for both your OS and your antivirus. You will then see the printer on there. You just need to double click the printer and if it asks you to download the drivers from the internet just say "yes" or "ok". You should also be able to access the folder you set to share on your desktop and should be able to make changes. I have set up these types of networking for many businesses and homes so they definately work. If not just send me a personal e-mail and I will be happy to assist you.
Sergio
To share files, you just need to create a folder anywhere on your desktop and give it a name. Then you right click it and go to "Sharing" or "Sharing and Security". You just ask it to share and make sure you click on the "Allow other users to make changes" so that you can change the files on that folder from your laptop computer.
You can do the same for the printer. Go to Control Panel, Printers and right click on the printer you are trying to share and ask it to "Share".
Then you go to the laptop and open up "My Computer" type in the desktops ip address as such (192.168.1.101) and this will open the desktop computer if you have any folders or files that are set to share. Make sure your firewalls are turned off for both your OS and your antivirus. You will then see the printer on there. You just need to double click the printer and if it asks you to download the drivers from the internet just say "yes" or "ok". You should also be able to access the folder you set to share on your desktop and should be able to make changes. I have set up these types of networking for many businesses and homes so they definately work. If not just send me a personal e-mail and I will be happy to assist you.
Sergio
Hey guys,
My situation is that I have a few computers and all of them are connected via wireless, none by LAN. (unlike the usual where at least one comp is connected via Lan)
I would like to use one laptop as core, and create a folder in this laptop to store all the files. All other users can access this folder on that laptop and access the files.
Question how can I connect my all laptops wirelessly and share files wirelessly? I read on many places that sharing files wireless is not very secure.
Can advise?
Henry
My situation is that I have a few computers and all of them are connected via wireless, none by LAN. (unlike the usual where at least one comp is connected via Lan)
I would like to use one laptop as core, and create a folder in this laptop to store all the files. All other users can access this folder on that laptop and access the files.
Question how can I connect my all laptops wirelessly and share files wirelessly? I read on many places that sharing files wireless is not very secure.
Can advise?
Henry
Hi Fortunado
I am really technically challenged so please be patient. I want to be able to print from my laptop to my printer which is connected to my pc. I have a router which allows me to use my laptop. You mentioned something about IP address I went to "My Computer" but where do you type in your ip address and where does that address come from. I'd like to be able to do this without calling in an technician. I'm not working right now and I can't afford it. Could you please help me.
Maria
I am really technically challenged so please be patient. I want to be able to print from my laptop to my printer which is connected to my pc. I have a router which allows me to use my laptop. You mentioned something about IP address I went to "My Computer" but where do you type in your ip address and where does that address come from. I'd like to be able to do this without calling in an technician. I'm not working right now and I can't afford it. Could you please help me.
Maria
I am trying to do the same thing. Access my Brother Printer - which is plugged into my wireless router. I can access the printer as long as I select the USB connection (for the same printer). But if I try to access it via the connection to the Netgear wireless router - it won't do anything. I typically use a computer in a different room from the one to which the router is attached. With that computer off - I can still access the internet,
I'm trying to cut down on my household power consumption, but whenever we shut off the main computer - the USB printer connection won't work either.
I really hate networking. I just finally got the printers (USB) to work. Not sure what I did other than reinstall every option I had in network protocols. Now I probably have too many, but I never know which one I need.
Please help if you can.
SS
I'm trying to cut down on my household power consumption, but whenever we shut off the main computer - the USB printer connection won't work either.
I really hate networking. I just finally got the printers (USB) to work. Not sure what I did other than reinstall every option I had in network protocols. Now I probably have too many, but I never know which one I need.
Please help if you can.
SS
I just got a new laptop and my home computer has wireless internet but I don't know how to connect the home computer internet to my laptop and share the wireless broadband soo I guess my question is how did you do it? email me to tell me please!!! =D
im sorry but can u explain ur problem again......if I u/s than u have one wifi laptop and one desktop who dnt have wireless card right ?? and u want to connect that desktop with laptop and u want to take print out from ur laptop also ?? which is connected to ur desktop right ??? and u also want to use internet connection in desktop reight ??
is ur scenario ??
Nirav
is ur scenario ??
Nirav
Hey,
Did you have any luck connecting the laptop and pc wirelessly?
Did you have any luck connecting the laptop and pc wirelessly?
I have an internet connection on my desk top.My D-Link DI624 wireless router is connected to the desktop.Now, I want to access internet on my laptop (Lenovo) via the D-link router.The laptop is seeing the router on default connection but I can not access the internet.What can I do or what configuration can I do on the laptop?
kennedy
kennedy
i have just purchased a new laptop (an ACER) which has Windows Vista (home) installed. my main computer is connected to the internet via a broardband connection and it also has a wireless router connected and has been in use for another computer in the past (no longer in use) the router is 'live ' and ready ! How do I connect my new laptop via the router wireless signal (no physical connection-ofcourse!) thanks if you can help.
Use Network magic. its great. I just hooked 5 computers with that program, but you have to install it on each computer and it does the rest. You need either a wireless or wired connection. I hope this helps. www.networkmagic.com.
I have one wireless laptop trying to print off my wireless brother printer....nothing happening. customer service indicates I have a invalid router address. How do I fix this so I can print from my wireless loptop??
Apr 24, 2010 at 05:31 PM