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    No Hair Left///Shared Printer Problem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Dewey134, May 4, 2006.

  1. Dewey134

    Dewey134 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Arrggghhh. I cannot set up my printer to share. Also seeing a couple issues I'm not sure should be there....

    1. Have one laptop directly connected to my dsl modem. (will call this desktop)
    2. Second laptop is what I am trying to share. (will call this wireless laptop)

    On wireless laptop, my local area connection has always had a red x on it.
    On both pc's there is not only my R80 HP printer but a copy 1 of that same R80.

    Ok, will either one of these factors get in the way of sharing.

    I have followed step by step venonbite's instructions on his reply,but it just ain't happening.

    Any suggestions....Not sure what I'm doing wrong or if something is getting in the way of setting this up (possibly my anger)............arrggghhhhh
     
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    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    Can wireless laptop connect to the internet? If so, don't worry about the Local Area Network icon. That can even be disabled if you always plan on using a wireless connection. Only worry about that if you plan on using a direct connection to the internet using the DSL modem.

    Also, make sure you're in the same workgroup as the printer and the desktop computer. Check this by going to Control Panel > System, check the workgroup is the same on both computers.

    Make sure there is no firewall blocking the printer from being able to communicate with the network.
     
    z5sharp, May 4, 2006
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  3. Dewey134

    Dewey134 Notebook Enthusiast

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    MSHOME is the workgroup for both and no firewalls are blocking. Check.
    Thanks for the qreply. Any other suggestions......

    Also good to knwo about not needing the local area conn....
     
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    Dewey134 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using the Microsoft MN-500 and looking in the broadband network utility
    Under the following headings,
    Computer: network and internet not available (with a red x)
    WorkGroup: you are not connected
    Internet: you are not connected
    Meanwhile I am on the internet using it as normal....

    What gives......
     
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  5. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    What router are you using?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Doesn't sound like they have one. I would recommend it and save yourself a lot of trouble.
     
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    Dewey134 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My hookup is thru a time warner box and a Microsoft MN-500.....
     
    Dewey134, May 5, 2006
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