As I mentioned in my initial post, the printers attached to all pcs are set
to share. I've then tried to add a printer as a Network printer. All of the
printers appear under the network, however, when I click on one of the
printers attached to the BASEMENT machine I get an "access denied" message.
A dialog box pops up asking me to login as a Guest on the BASEMENT machine.
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:
> Hi
> To share printers, you have to allow the printer sharing on the computer
> that the printer is connect to (look at windows native help for printer
> sharing), and then Add a Printer (Control Panel/Printers) as a Network
> printer, installing the printer's drivers on each computer that is going to
> use it.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "brez717" <> wrote in message
> news:97051A03-CA92-4FC6-887B-...
> > Sorry, I didn't specify earlier, but File Sharing is on at all machines.
> > And
> > more important than being able to access the files, is the need to be able
> > to
> > print to the 2 printers attached to the BASEMENT pc.
> >
> > "Jack" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >>
> >> Since all your computers are capable to use the Interent your problem is
> >> not
> >> Wireless Related.
> >>
> >> Your File Sharing configuration is probably Off.
> >>
> >> May be this can Help,
> >> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...ilesharing.htm
> >>
> >> Jack (MVP-Networking).
> >>
> >> "brez717" <> wrote in message
> >> news:1AF12397-2445-4565-A229-...
> >> > I've read many posts and tried many configurations, but am still having
> >> > difficulty with my home network. I will try and give all necessary
> >> > information:
> >> >
> >> > 3 desktops, 1 laptop
> >> > desktops all running XP Home, SP2
> >> > laptop running XP Pro, SP2
> >> > linksys wireless router connected to BASEMENT desktop via ethernet
> >> > cable
> >> > 2 other desktops(BEDROOM, DEN) using USB wireless adapters
> >> > laptop using wireless card
> >> > printers connected to all 3 desktops are set to be shared
> >> >
> >> > My problem seems comman - sharing internet access runs smoothly, but
> >> sharing
> >> > of printers and files has a roadblock. The laptop can share its files
> >> > to
> >> all
> >> > computers on the network and can print to BEDROOM and DEN printers.
> >> BEDROOM
> >> > and DEN pcs can share files to all on the network and can print to each
> >> > others printers. BASEMENT can print to printers on other 2 pcs. None
> >> > of
> >> the
> >> > computers can access the printers or shared files on the BASEMENT pc.
> >> Tried
> >> > turning off Windows Firewall and Norton Internet Worm Protection.
> >> BASEMENT
> >> > shows on screen off all other machines in "view workgroup computers"
> >> > and
> >> when
> >> > I try to add printers to laptop or BEDROOM or DEN, the printers
> >> > connected
> >> to
> >> > BASEMENT appear, but access is denied. If I click on one of the
> >> > BASEMENT
> >> > printers the logon box pops up for BASEMENT / GUEST asking for a
> >> > password.
> >> > Meanwhile, GUEST account is OFF on BASEMENT.
> >> >
> >> > What am I missing / doing wrong? Appreciate any guidance.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
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