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    I have the wireless router, now what do i do?help!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by terryrocks, Oct 20, 2004.

  1. terryrocks

    terryrocks Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am subscribed to Road Runner cable for my internet connection. My desktop is connected to the Cable box/modem which also serves as a wireless router - this is was Road Runner set me up with. I currently have 2 Laptops which I surf the net on via the secured wireless lan I have. I'd really like to be able to share printers and files across all 3 computers. Does anyone know how I could do this? I've tried figuring it out via windows but I'm lost. I don't think I need any more equipment? I'd really appreciate any suggestions or ideas anyone might have, thank you!
     
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    jchastain Notebook Consultant

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    Since time is limited right now, the short version is that you need to make sure the "Microsoft Networking" service is installed/available and then enable sharing and specify the printer as a shared device. Then you should b able to see the shared device using Network Neighborhood.
     
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