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    Jan 26, 2006, 06:25 PM
    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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    Jan 29, 2006, 01:15 PM
    Quote 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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    Jan 29, 2006, 02:03 PM
    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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    Jan 29, 2006, 03:48 PM
    Is the printer set as shared?
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    Jan 29, 2006, 04:26 PM
    Yes, it is set as shared...
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    Jan 30, 2006, 06:38 AM
    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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    Jan 30, 2006, 06:44 AM
    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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    May 6, 2006, 10:47 PM
    Make sure the firewall is not blocking your family network.
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