Windows 7 - Wireless Network (File and Printer Sharing) Not working.

Asked By bren

15-Oct-07 10:19 PM

I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer. One
computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I need
to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and adapters,
both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the router,
and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.

16-Oct-07 10:32 AM

if turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP?

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16-Oct-07 12:23 PM

Hi
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.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx
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
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
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

16-Oct-07 06:01 PM

i was able to ping from both computers, but i cannot set up a wireless network
still.

16-Oct-07 06:08 PM

actually, i cannot ping the computer with the router from the computer with
the adapter, it says timed out.

17-Oct-07 10:41 AM

Assuming you have turned off the firewall and you can't ping IP, it could be
a security software blocking the traffic. This link may have more
information.

Vista and Security Software IssuesVista and Security Software Issues. Is not
accessible because of Norton Internet Security · Can't find other computer
because of Norton ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vista&security.htm


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