Setting up a home network

I have 2 computer both with windows xp pro. I need help with setting them up in a network with the following. They both need to have shared files for the other to read/write/edit. "Computer A" will be connected to the internet and the printer, while "computer B" will connect to the internet through "A" and print on the printer connected to "A". I've tried to connect through the "network setup wizard" but it won't set up. I've done the file sharing setup in the past with different computer and made a disk to run on the next computer, but my new computers dont have 1.44mb disk drives (I dont use them).
Thanks

 

Ok, first easy way to start is to do this. Goto start run cmd, then hit ok, If less then xp for an os yo may need to change cmd to command. Now in the dos prompt type ipconfig /all and hit enter, please post the results in here.

 

For Internet Sharing you have to use ICS.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

For File and printer Sharing.

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.

Basic XP - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/filesharing.mspx

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

Vista - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

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

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