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networking setup query

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by ppeetteerr, 2008/05/03.

  1. 2008/05/03
    ppeetteerr

    ppeetteerr Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have a BT Wireless Router/4port Hub.
    I have a wireless laptop and wireless printer using the BT equipment and working fine.
    I also have a desktop pc with a different older printer connected directly to it using a serial cable, and that pc is connected by rj45 cable to one of 4ports on the BT equipment.
    I want to access the older printer from the laptop. Can this be done and if so how do i set it up?
    Regards
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Yes.
    Go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes > New Printer wizard > selct Network printer and follow the prompts. The comp w/ the printer must have File & Print Sharing enabled and that printer set to be shared. During the wizard you'll be prompted to download the printer drivers form the other comp. You can also pre-install the drivers from a floppy/cd/usb thumb prior to using the wizard.
     
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    ppeetteerr

    ppeetteerr Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hello,
    thanks for your reply
    I tried what you suggested but no luck.
    I have since changed the cabling configuration to see if I could do it a different way.The wireless laptop and wireless printer are the same but now I have my old printer plugged into a print server and the print server cabled with rj45 cable into one of the ports on thre BT equipment.
    The printer works fine from my desktop.
    The problem seems to be that whichever cabling configuration, when I check the 'Network Places' on the desktop and the laptop neither one is showing the other or the printer
    Any advise please
    Regards
     
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  5. 2008/05/03
    TonyT

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    If using a separate print server then you'll likely need the print server drivers and software utility loaded on each computer.
     
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