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networking my laptop to my desktop

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by wildearth2001, Aug 22, 2005.

  1. wildearth2001 Newcomer, in training

    I just purchased a new laptop and a lynksys wireless g router. I have my computer connected to the router via a Cat5 cable and my laptop is connected wirelessly. The internet is now working just fine on both computers but I cant get them setup to share the printer on my desktop and to share some folders. Neither computer shows up on the other computers network places list. Anyone have some adivce?
    wildearth2001, Aug 22, 2005
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  2. HoopaJoop Newcomer, in training Posts: 202

    Are they both members of the same workgroup?
    HoopaJoop, Aug 22, 2005
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  3. urbandragon Newcomer, in training Posts: 336

    walk throught he home networking wizard on each computer. make sure you use the same workgroup for both systems.
    urbandragon, Aug 22, 2005
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  4. wildearth2001 Newcomer, in training

    allright I got it working, turns out it was a firewall problem

    the only thing I am still having problems with is sharing my itunes stuff-but I know that is a bit tricky and that this might now be the appropriate forum for that-BUT if anybody knows what to do I would appreciate the help:>
    wildearth2001, Aug 22, 2005
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