Wireless networking File/Print sharing probs

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Richy

Hi folks...

Just changed to a new broadband supplier who insisted I replace my existing
wireless router with theirs. Problem is that although I can access the
internet from both my Laptop and my Desktop machines (both wireless) I cannot
get file or print sharing to work over the network. I've been through the
microsoft "How to trouble shoot wireless network connections.." and "Setup a
wireless network" step by step guides (along with a couple of others) -
everything seems to be setup correctly. I've even added the MAC addresses to
the router as trusted sources. Can anyone suggest anything else to try?

Thanks

Richy
 
314073 - How to troubleshoot network printing problems in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314073&Product=winxp

Does the wireless connectiopn icon actually have the 'file and print
sharing' protocol installed? Rightclick the wireless connectoid in the
Network Connections folder, then Properties. (see the check placed on the
protocol, or 'Add' it.)
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"Richy" wrote:

> Hi folks...
>
> Just changed to a new broadband supplier who insisted I replace my existing
> wireless router with theirs. Problem is that although I can access the
> internet from both my Laptop and my Desktop machines (both wireless) I cannot
> get file or print sharing to work over the network. I've been through the
> microsoft "How to trouble shoot wireless network connections.." and "Setup a
> wireless network" step by step guides (along with a couple of others) -
> everything seems to be setup correctly. I've even added the MAC addresses to
> the router as trusted sources. Can anyone suggest anything else to try?
>
> Thanks
>
> Richy
 
Yes - checked and configure ok as far as I can tell

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> 314073 - How to troubleshoot network printing problems in Windows XP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314073&Product=winxp
>
> Does the wireless connectiopn icon actually have the 'file and print
> sharing' protocol installed? Rightclick the wireless connectoid in the
> Network Connections folder, then Properties. (see the check placed on the
> protocol, or 'Add' it.)
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> Mark L. Ferguson
>
>
>
> "Richy" wrote:
>
> > Hi folks...
> >
> > Just changed to a new broadband supplier who insisted I replace my existing
> > wireless router with theirs. Problem is that although I can access the
> > internet from both my Laptop and my Desktop machines (both wireless) I cannot
> > get file or print sharing to work over the network. I've been through the
> > microsoft "How to trouble shoot wireless network connections.." and "Setup a
> > wireless network" step by step guides (along with a couple of others) -
> > everything seems to be setup correctly. I've even added the MAC addresses to
> > the router as trusted sources. Can anyone suggest anything else to try?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Richy
 
Well, that's one step toward defining the problem. Have you considered adding
more info to that, you know, for those who might wish to actually help you
define the issue? :/

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Mark L. Ferguson



"Richy" wrote:

> Yes - checked and configure ok as far as I can tell
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
> > 314073 - How to troubleshoot network printing problems in Windows XP:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314073&Product=winxp
> >
> > Does the wireless connectiopn icon actually have the 'file and print
> > sharing' protocol installed? Rightclick the wireless connectoid in the
> > Network Connections folder, then Properties. (see the check placed on the
> > protocol, or 'Add' it.)
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> > Was this post helpful to you? Then click the "Yes" button, below.
> > Voting helps others who use the web interface.
> > Mark L. Ferguson
> >
> >
> >
> > "Richy" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi folks...
> > >
> > > Just changed to a new broadband supplier who insisted I replace my existing
> > > wireless router with theirs. Problem is that although I can access the
> > > internet from both my Laptop and my Desktop machines (both wireless) I cannot
> > > get file or print sharing to work over the network. I've been through the
> > > microsoft "How to trouble shoot wireless network connections.." and "Setup a
> > > wireless network" step by step guides (along with a couple of others) -
> > > everything seems to be setup correctly. I've even added the MAC addresses to
> > > the router as trusted sources. Can anyone suggest anything else to try?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Richy
 
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