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    LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

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    by elliott reyes ·

    I’m trying to set up a LAN between 2 computers (both with XP Professional) and a printer. The idea is to have one computer as a print server, th other one as a client, and a printer, all of them connected to a switch.

    I tried to set up the network through de Network Setup Wizard for a Small office network, but I think this is wrong, since we are not just sharing folders or other devices, but looking to set a print server.

    What am I supposed to begin with?

    Elliott

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    • #3338542

      Reply To: LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      by senftk ·

      In reply to LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      Check out this site. It has alot of home networking information / how to (with screen shots).

      http://computer.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm

    • #3348379

      Reply To: LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      by netlord80 ·

      In reply to LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      This is fairly simple.

      Ensure that both systems are set with the same workgroup name and IP range.

      For the print server part, you simply need to install the printer on one PC and then share it out. If this is a network printer you will need to add a port (typicly “standard TCP/IP Port”) and enter the correct IP address.

      When adding it to the other PC just browse to the other PC and add the printer.

    • #3332477

      Reply To: LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      by sgt_shultz ·

      In reply to LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      ‘I tried to set up the network through de Network Setup Wizard for a Small office.’
      this is the correct way to do it. it will ask you if you wish to share a printer later in the process. you can easily unshare any folders you wish after it is all working

    • #3057057

      Reply To: LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      by bill ·

      In reply to LAN configuration with Windows XP Pro

      I just did that in one of our branch offices. All I had to do was “Add Printer” and say yes to share. As I opened the “Printers” on the other computers on the network, they appeared on their own. All 5 are running Windows XP Pro

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