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goofy

Joined: 09 May 2006

Posts: 520

Location: relto

anyone know about windows XP networking. I have 4 computers and I'm having a time trying to figure out why I can't access a shared printer on my wireless computer. The wired one doesnt have a parallel port.

basicly I have 4 comps and one has a wireless card on winxp(only card I had laying around Rolling Eyes

) one of the others is winxp and doesnt have a parallel port.(main comp) The other 2 are linux and from what I've read it can be a pain to get printing up and running alone. then you have to get the printer shared which can be time consuming.

was just looking for ideas. I've google lots, but it seems everytime I put in wireless in the search field all I get is setting up a wireless network Sad

ToriaURU

Joined: 09 May 2006

Posts: 1300

The Elder Geek is a great webstie with good info on it.

The Elder geek

PC Computing has a lot of good help too PC Computing PM me for extra help if you want Smile

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DarK

Joined: 21 May 2006

Posts: 508

If you feel like spending a small amount of cash (around Â£5 - Â£10), there are cables that can convert a Parallel Printer Interface to a USB one.

And a PC with out a Parallel Interface, Your Just Crazy Very Happy

goofy

Joined: 09 May 2006

Posts: 520

Location: relto

Thanks for the links and such. I got it fixed either way. For some reason my wireless was set to static IP and wouldn't connect to the internet. I changed it and bam its fine.

The reason I don't have a parallel port is because I have this MB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127232

I read all the reviews and most said that the board was good. I personally didn't have any problems. well with the exceptions of the dual raid controllers. once I figured that out it has been smooth.

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