Wireless Network (File and Printer Sharing) Not working.

I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer. One
computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I need
to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and adapters,
both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the router,
and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.

if turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP?

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"brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0A642436-7309-4F3B-BF83-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
> wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
> wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer.
> One
> computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I
> need
> to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and
> adapters,
> both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the
> router,
> and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
> printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0A642436-7309-4F3B-BF83-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
> wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
> wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer.
> One
> computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I
> need
> to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and
> adapters,
> both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the
> router,
> and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
> printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.

i was able to ping from both computers, but i can't set up a wireless network
still.

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> if turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP?
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>
>
> "brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0A642436-7309-4F3B-BF83-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
> > wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
> > wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer.
> > One
> > computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I
> > need
> > to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and
> > adapters,
> > both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the
> > router,
> > and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
> > printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.
>
>
>

actually, i can't ping the computer with the router from the computer with
the adapter, it says timed out.

"Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> if turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP?
>
> --
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>
>
> "brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:0A642436-7309-4F3B-BF83-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
> > wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
> > wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other computer.
> > One
> > computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4. I
> > need
> > to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and
> > adapters,
> > both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the
> > router,
> > and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get the
> > printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.
>
>
>

Assuming you have turned off the firewall and you can't ping IP, it could be
a security software blocking the traffic. This link may have more
information.

Vista and Security Software IssuesVista and Security Software Issues. Is not
accessible because of Norton Internet Security · Can't find other computer
because of Norton ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/vista&security.htm


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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:72C15BF7-86A7-4C3C-9868-(E-Mail Removed)...
> actually, i can't ping the computer with the router from the computer with
> the adapter, it says timed out.
>
> "Robert L (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> if turn off the firewall, can you ping each other by IP?
>>
>> --
>> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
>> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
>> http://www.ChicagoTech.net
>> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
>> http://www.HowToNetworking.com
>>
>>
>> "brent" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:0A642436-7309-4F3B-BF83-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I changed which computer is connected directly to my router, and now my
>> > wireless network will not work. I have tried countless times to use the
>> > wireless network setup, but to no avail. I can't see the other
>> > computer.
>> > One
>> > computer is windows xp and the other is window media center 2003 or 4.
>> > I
>> > need
>> > to be able to turn on printer sharing. I use linksys router's and
>> > adapters,
>> > both computer are connected to the internet one directly through the
>> > router,
>> > and the other is using the router's wireless internet, but i can't get
>> > the
>> > printer sharing working because i can't see the computer.
>>
>>
>>