Wireless connection printer problem

Both machines are DELL. Machine A is connected by wire to linksys router
(broadband internet), is the host, has the printer. Machine B is connected by
wireless adapter to linksys router. Both machines have good access to
internet, no problems.

I followed the procedures for setting up a network, first on Machine A, then
using a floppy (created by Machine A) to add Machine B to network. Both
machines show the work group. Machine A shows both computers under the work
group, the printer is listed as shared. Machine B shows the work group, BUT
DOES NOT SHOW ANY COMPUTERS UNDER IT.

If I try to open the work group it says "the list of servers for this work
group are not available".

Machine A shows the printer on Machine B, but Machine B does not show the
printer or any files on Machine A.

Please help.

i'm having a similar issue. i simply cannot get the printer to print from my
wireless laptop.
cable modem connected to linksys connected to home cpu connected to printer.
home network set-up on both machines.
email me if you find the answer.

"Lynn" wrote:

> Both machines are DELL. Machine A is connected by wire to linksys router
> (broadband internet), is the host, has the printer. Machine B is connected by
> wireless adapter to linksys router. Both machines have good access to
> internet, no problems.
>
> I followed the procedures for setting up a network, first on Machine A, then
> using a floppy (created by Machine A) to add Machine B to network. Both
> machines show the work group. Machine A shows both computers under the work
> group, the printer is listed as shared. Machine B shows the work group, BUT
> DOES NOT SHOW ANY COMPUTERS UNDER IT.
>
> If I try to open the work group it says "the list of servers for this work
> group are not available".
>
> Machine A shows the printer on Machine B, but Machine B does not show the
> printer or any files on Machine A.
>
> Please help.

If you'd like to work this through one-on-one, you are welcome to email me
and I can step you through it.

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"Lynn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:9F41436B-6055-4673-B40E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Both machines are DELL. Machine A is connected by wire to linksys router
> (broadband internet), is the host, has the printer. Machine B is connected
> by
> wireless adapter to linksys router. Both machines have good access to
> internet, no problems.
>
> I followed the procedures for setting up a network, first on Machine A,
> then
> using a floppy (created by Machine A) to add Machine B to network. Both
> machines show the work group. Machine A shows both computers under the
> work
> group, the printer is listed as shared. Machine B shows the work group,
> BUT
> DOES NOT SHOW ANY COMPUTERS UNDER IT.
>
> If I try to open the work group it says "the list of servers for this work
> group are not available".
>
> Machine A shows the printer on Machine B, but Machine B does not show the
> printer or any files on Machine A.
>
> Please help.

Don't use the wizard. The router is the DHCP Server. If you must use the
wizard then
Tell the Wizard that the computers connect to the Internet "through a
residential gateway" (router). Other options, like "directly to the
Internet" or "through a network hub" will block file and printer
sharing. You don't need a floppy if they are both XP.

Home requires the Guest account enabled.
Enable netbios over TCP/IP.

Un-install all firewall programs (Norton Internet Security, ZoneAlarm,
etc) while troubleshooting the network.

"Lynn" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:9F41436B-6055-4673-B40E-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Both machines are DELL. Machine A is connected by wire to linksys router
> (broadband internet), is the host, has the printer. Machine B is connected
> by
> wireless adapter to linksys router. Both machines have good access to
> internet, no problems.
>
> I followed the procedures for setting up a network, first on Machine A,
> then
> using a floppy (created by Machine A) to add Machine B to network. Both
> machines show the work group. Machine A shows both computers under the
> work
> group, the printer is listed as shared. Machine B shows the work group,
> BUT
> DOES NOT SHOW ANY COMPUTERS UNDER IT.
>
> If I try to open the work group it says "the list of servers for this work
> group are not available".
>
> Machine A shows the printer on Machine B, but Machine B does not show the
> printer or any files on Machine A.
>
> Please help.