Need help setting up a wireless network btwn 2 computers via router PLEASE

Hi all,

I have two desktop computers running Windows XP. One is hard wired to
a NetGear Wireless router for my cable modem and the other is
wirelessly connected to the router via a Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.
They both have internet access, so I know that the router and
connection are operating properly.

I have been trying to set up a wireless network between the two
computers and so far I have been unsuccessful. My goal is to be able
to access information wirelessly on each computer from the other. I
also want to be able to run programs that may not be installed one
computer from the computer that is installed on. For example the
computer upstairs has my iTunes music directory and I would like to be
able to play the music on my downstairs computer without having to
transfer the music library. Finally, I also want to be able to print
through the downstaris computer that has the printer directly plugged
into it.

Can anyone be kind enough to provided me with step by step
instructions on how to get this setup. I am not very saavy with
networks and really would appreciate one of you computer gurus
providing your expertise.
Thanks in advance!!!

Regards,

Steve B.

 

Have you run the Network Setup Wizard on each machine? Then, in Control
Panel>Printer & Faxes>enabled sharing of the printer in question and then on
the remote machine, added that printer?

 

I have had similar problems trying to successfully network a downstairs
laptop with an upstairs desktop (with attached printer) using a Netgear
wireless router. One problem was the Norton installed downstairs prohibited
all communication - this was solved by adding the IP addresses of the
upstairs computer and the router to the Trusted Networks screen. Getting
access to the printer was solved by going through the Add new Printer routine
in which there is a screen that asks u if the printer is attached locally or
remotely (or words to that effect). All is now working OK. Hope this helps.