Wireless Help!!! Sharing Files etc

[geelongcats29]

Hi, I am running a modem on the main computer attached to the Router(NETGEAR) which sends a wireless signal around the house. On another computer I have got a D-Link Wireless Adapter. At the moment I am using it to share the Inetrnet but I was wondering how I can share files and printers?????? If You could tell me that would be great.

 

[Cromewell]

make sure you have 'file and print sharing' in your network settings (find this on the general tab of properties page of the network connection). Then make sure your firewall (if you have one) allows it, then you can right click on files and check the 'share this folder' you might have to click an 'i understand the risks of sharing' before windows will allow you to share the folder.
For printer sharing goto your printers and faxes page (from control panel/start menu), then pick 'sharing...' from its right click menu and share it.

 

[randruff]

also, run the network setup wizard and make sure both computers are in the same workgroup.

 

[Daveb2012]

also, run the network setup wizard and make sure both computers are in the same workgroup.

yes if they arent in same workgroup u wont see any computers if it worked, when you double click network icon on desktop you should see anything you share. to share a folder right click it and click sharing..

if this still doesnt work let me know and i can help u configuer tcp/ip properties manually

 

[Ben]

Rite click on the file\folder you wish to share, click properties, then sharing, check the box (share this folder on the network). To access shared file\folder from another PC go to My Computer on the left click My Network Places. if (My Network Places) is blank or looks funny click view workgroup computers.