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I have set up my three computers with a system that is letting me get my internet connections fine from any were I want.
The problem is I can not see any of my computers in my net work group. I set them all up using the standard set up net work and checked the share files on all of them. I have my printer set up on the desktop and can not see it from the two other lap tops when I try to look for it.
I have bright house cable hooked into linksys wireless-g 4 port switch model #wrk54g. Both my lap tops are wireless and I have the desk top on an Ethernet cable.
When I try to look for my net work I get the message,
Home Network name" is not available. You might
Not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator
Of this server to see if you have access to this resource.

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Good catch by — restoring visibility across the workgroup often comes from fixing the network/firewall side. For the printer (USB on the desktop) there are a few follow-ups that frequently block access even after the machines can see one another.

  • Confirm the host printer share is set up for remote rendering and has a simple share name. The host must be powered on, unlocked (not in sleep), and the Print Spooler service running. Restart the spooler if print jobs hang.

  • Client-side drivers must match the client OS (32 vs 64 bit). When connecting to a shared printer, install the vendor driver on the laptop if Windows does not automatically provide the correct one.

  • If browsing fails, connect directly by UNC or check shares from the laptop with commands:

    ipconfig
ping <desktop-IP-or-name>
net view \\DesktopName
net use \\DesktopName\IPC$ /user:DesktopName\username password

    Using net view shows whether the desktop is advertising printer shares; net use can supply credentials when required.

  • Check share permissions vs. printer permissions on the host. Grant the share to "Everyone" temporarily to confirm permissions are not the blocker; then tighten access once printing works. If the host demands a login, creating a matching local account/password on the host and laptop often removes authentication prompts.

  • Verify the router is not isolating wireless from wired clients (AP/client/guest isolation, wireless partition), and that all machines are on the same subnet and DHCP range. If the router has a built-in firewall or guest network, move the laptops and desktop into the same LAN segment.

These steps address the common gap between seeing computers on the network and actually connecting to a printer shared from one of them. 's confirmation was right to focus on sharing details — driver and permission issues are the usual remaining obstacles.

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Member Avatar for sloan31

Not sure what you have tried yet but the first thing I would do is disable any firewalls and make sure client for microsoft networks is enabled in the network properties. Next thing, go to the properties of the drive you want sharing on and proceed to the sharing tab. Here you can make sure everything is setup properly for sharing.

Member Avatar for Netking27

:)

would agree with sloan msg
u got to disable f/w and enable sharing for necessary files/folders.

hope this solves..

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thanks,
that seems to have done the trick. now i am working on getting the printer to work

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