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Jan 26, 2006, 06:25 PM
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Printer not Recognized
I am very new to networking. I recently setup a Linksys Wireless network for 3 of the computers in my house. All computers are running XP Pro. I did not use the Windows Wireless Network setup wizard. I simply configured the router then use the provided software with the cards and enabled WEP. I have one printer attached to a computer and sharing is enabled on it. When I use the add a printer wizard on my other PCs, it is not recognized on any of them. Any Suggestions? Thank you.
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jan 29, 2006, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mekran12
I am very new to networking. I recently setup a Linksys Wireless network for 3 of the computers in my house. All computers are running XP Pro. I did not use the Windows Wireless Network setup wizard. I simply configured the router then use the provided software with the cards and enabled WEP. I have one printer attached to a computer and sharing is enabled on it. When I use the add a printer wizard on my other PCs, it is not recognized on any of them. Any Suggestions? Thank you.
Try installing the printer as a LOCAL printer. When it prompts you to select a Port, create a new TCP/IP port using the IP of the PC the printer is attached to.
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New Member
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Jan 29, 2006, 02:03 PM
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Thanks for the idea. I tried it but it didn't work when I tried to print a test page. Any other ideas? :confused:
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jan 29, 2006, 03:48 PM
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Is the printer set as shared?
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New Member
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Jan 29, 2006, 04:26 PM
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Yes, it is set as shared...
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Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
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Jan 30, 2006, 06:38 AM
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My only suggestion at this point is to call techsupport for your printer or for Linksys. They may be able to help. Linksys especially has very good 24/7 toll free support.
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Uber Member
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Jan 30, 2006, 06:44 AM
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With Windows, the easiest way to start the installation of a printer is to look inside Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places), find the computer sharing the printer, and double-click the shared printer. This starts the Add Printer Wizard, which takes you through the process of adding the printer.
The first question is: can you see the shared printer in Network Neighborhood?
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New Member
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May 6, 2006, 10:47 PM
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Make sure the firewall is not blocking your family network.
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