Wireless Network Printing

mrsafest · #1 May 1st, 2007, 08:52 AM

I have a Westell VersaLink 327W modem from Verizon Internet.

I have two desktop PC's. Both of the PC's are Windows XP Home, SP2.

Both desktops are setup wirelessly (using an internal gigabyte wireless card) because the phone jack is located in an inconvenient area to run a long wire to one of the desktops.

I need assistance/step-by-step guide in setting up both computers to recognize eachother so they can share files and print to a printer which is plugged in to one of the desktops.

One of the wizards I tried asks me to save the configuration to a floppy disk. Neither PC has a floppy disk. I have a flash drive.

Any leading assistance is greatly appreciated.

**z1p** · #2 May 1st, 2007, 01:44 PM

I can be a bit lazy at times, so for step by step instructions I'm going to refer you to this document from MS. If you have any questions or problems, just give a shout.

BTW - I'm pretty sure you can use a flash drive instead of a floppy.

ecross · #3 May 1st, 2007, 03:22 PM

The Wireless Network Setup Wizard does allow you to save the configuration and transfer its settings using a flash drive.

mrsafest · #4 May 1st, 2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecross

The Wireless Network Setup Wizard does allow you to save the configuration and transfer its settings using a flash drive.

It does not seem to work. Can you tell me exactly what it is I have to do on both computers in order for it to work effectively?

ecross · #5 May 1st, 2007, 07:13 PM

Hello mrsafest,

You didn't explain why doesn't work and what you see. Try working out the steps below and see if this helps. If not, report back with any additional information that you can.

1. Start the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
2. Enter your SSID (network name) and encryption settings in the fields, and click Next.
3. Then choose the option "Use a flash USb drive," then click Next and continue until you complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.

For more details, please see:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...uy/cg0604.mspx

mrsafest · #6 May 2nd, 2007, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecross

Hello mrsafest,

You didn't explain why doesn't work and what you see. Try working out the steps below and see if this helps. If not, report back with any additional information that you can.

1. Start the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next.
2. Enter your SSID (network name) and encryption settings in the fields, and click Next.
3. Then choose the option "Use a flash USb drive," then click Next and continue until you complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.

For more details, please see:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...uy/cg0604.mspx

ERROR - Microsoft Windows XP - HEXXDESKTOP (this computer, Depending on the wireless software running on this computer, the Wireless Network Setup Wizard might not work. For details, see article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on Microsoft.com.)

Microsoft Windows XP - KARLA (Computer)

Peddy · #7 May 2nd, 2007, 06:37 AM

Hamachi Virtual Network is the answer...
http://www.hamachi.cc

zebnoon · #8 May 2nd, 2007, 09:38 AM

Hye, I have establish a wireless net work. Plz guid me step by step.
I am waiting ur response.

zebnoon · #9 May 2nd, 2007, 09:43 AM

Hye I have to established Wirless Network where are Conectivity problems. Please, Guide me step by step.
Waiting ur responsse.

mrsafest · #10 May 2nd, 2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peddy

Hamachi Virtual Network is the answer...
http://www.hamachi.cc

Hamachi does not seem to be working for me. I am certain I do not need a third party application to get what I want. Maybe I am being mis-understood.

All I want is to be able to file share and print over a wireless network where both desktop PC's are connected wirelessly to a wireless modem provided by my ISP, Verizon. The modem is a Westell VersaLink 327W.

Peddy · #11 May 2nd, 2007, 10:12 AM

Zebnoon go far, far away and learn some grammar.

Peddy · #12 May 2nd, 2007, 10:15 AM

mrsafest I have not understood you (now I do). Believe me, I have had the same problem for a long, long time, and I still don't fully understand why I have to use Hamachi.

Have you tried Set Up Home or Small Office network? It should definitely work between 2 PCs. (running XP)

(Wireless Network Setup is only for configuring and accessing a wireless AP. You need to run the above as well for File and Printer Sharing.)

mrsafest · #13 May 2nd, 2007, 10:16 AM

I have tried it and it works on one but not the other. I am inputting the same information, however, on the other desktop, I don't see the shared folder or the workgroup computers.

Peddy · #14 May 2nd, 2007, 10:23 AM

Workgroup name? Remembered that?
(windows key + Pause/Break > Computer name > Workgroup Name
The workgroup name needs to be the same for all PCs on the network, also CaSe SeNsItIve)

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mrsafest · #15 May 2nd, 2007, 10:34 AM

I have them both set to the same.