Is it possible for 2 computers to see each other

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by epsonone, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. epsonone

    epsonone Private First Class

    :wave Happy New Year
    I have two computers and 1 Router (BTHomeHub) which are wireless
    Question Both computers can see the router but is it possible for the two computers to see each other
     
  2. epsonone

    epsonone Private First Class

    I have now pinged both computers and they are in my network places good :)
    next problem I have a wired printer to my main computer (Canon pixma mp500 ) both computers have the drivers and have the printer as default good but the second comp does not print,first one does
    I tried to save file to second comp shared file and pick it up on main comp shared file but all that is there is a short cut to second comp shared file and will not open :cry
     
  3. usafveteran

    usafveteran MajorGeek

    So, we're talking about two things here, printer sharing and file sharing, right? Have you enabled either?
     
  4. buggabear

    buggabear MajorGeek

  5. buggabear

    buggabear MajorGeek

    share printers

    here are instructions on sharing printers over your home network
     
  6. epsonone

    epsonone Private First Class

    buggabear
    Using Shared Folders

    1. Open Computer Management.
    2. In the console tree, click Shares.
    Where?
    * Computer Management/System Tools/Shared Folders/Shares
    3. On the Action menu, click New Share.
    4. Follow the steps in the Share a Folder Wizard, and then click Finished
    On Action menu can not find "click New share"

    Under ACTION
    All tasks ..............Send console Message
    New Window from here
    Refresh
    Export List
    Help
     
    Last edited: Jan 3, 2009
  7. cat5e

    cat5e MajorGeek

    Maybe this can Help.

    Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
    http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

    As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared.

    Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

    Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

    Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

    Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357

    Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

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