Network Can't See Computers

SAAER45 · 01-01-2006, 05:49 PM

I just started a wireless network and have an internet connection on all of my computers, but the computers can't seem to see each other in the network places or elsewhere. I'm looking to share a printer on the computer, but haven't made much progress with this problem... Any Ideas???
Thanks,
John

SAAER45 · 01-01-2006, 07:23 PM

I thought I figured it out when I realized they were on a different workgroup, but when I fixed it that didn't help either...

Binary Coder · 01-01-2006, 07:27 PM

Windows doesn't allow the computer to share files on a network by default, you have to enable it, many wireless guides have forgotten about this.

I cant remember where this is off the top f my head, but it is in the control panel. If anyone knows the file path then post it for them.

LaptopExtreme · 01-01-2006, 07:32 PM

Try installing the netbeui or IPX/SPX/Netbios protocal in the network properties on both computers. Same area where you can find your tcp/ip settitngs. The windows operating system doesn't install this by default (only tcp/ip). Most home networks/routers work better with this installed.

SAAER45 · 01-01-2006, 07:52 PM

I think I've got them to see each other, because now when I try to add a printer on the laptop the workgroup (titled "WORKGROUP") shows up, but it asks me to put in the name of the printer. The printer is titled on the desktop as "Dell Photo AIO Printer 922" but is shared as "Printer". Nothing that I've put in have worked, Any Ideas?

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SAAER45 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,161	Network Can't See Computers I just started a wireless network and have an internet connection on all of my computers, but the computers can't seem to see each other in the network places or elsewhere. I'm looking to share a printer on the computer, but haven't made much progress with this problem... Any Ideas??? Thanks, John __________________ One has not only a legal, but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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SAAER45 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,161	I thought I figured it out when I realized they were on a different workgroup, but when I fixed it that didn't help either... __________________ One has not only a legal, but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Binary Coder Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the Shadows Posts: 239	Windows doesn't allow the computer to share files on a network by default, you have to enable it, many wireless guides have forgotten about this. I cant remember where this is off the top f my head, but it is in the control panel. If anyone knows the file path then post it for them. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad - Q6600 Asus P5N-D 4gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz 500gb Seagate Barracuda SATA2 512mb Geforce 8800gt Antec Sonata Plus 20x Sony/Nec DVDRW Vista Home Premium 20" Samsung 2032BW Monitor 3ds Max 2009 w Space Navigator!

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SAAER45 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,161	I think I've got them to see each other, because now when I try to add a printer on the laptop the workgroup (titled "WORKGROUP") shows up, but it asks me to put in the name of the printer. The printer is titled on the desktop as "Dell Photo AIO Printer 922" but is shared as "Printer". Nothing that I've put in have worked, Any Ideas? __________________ One has not only a legal, but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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01-01-2006, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
LaptopExtreme VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 880	Try installing the netbeui or IPX/SPX/Netbios protocal in the network properties on both computers. Same area where you can find your tcp/ip settitngs. The windows operating system doesn't install this by default (only tcp/ip). Most home networks/routers work better with this installed.