Home network - Network Setup Wizard

Question

I am trying to set up a home network. I have a desktop Mac G4 that is connected to a router (Wireless linksys G) via ethernet cable. It is also connected to an Espon printer via usb cable. I own a Powerbook G4 that uses Airport to connect to the linksys router. (Cable modem). Both Macs use OSX. I just got a Dell Inspiron 6000 that uses Windows XP. I've spent hours trying to figure out how to turn on file/print share so that I can wirelessly use the printer. I think the problem is that I ran the Wireless Network Setup Wizard on my Dell, so now maybe it thinks it's supposed to be the host computer. ? I want the host to be the Mac desktop since it is connected to the router. I set up file share and print share on all the computers, made exceptions in the firewall. I have gone to My Network Places. I cannot find or seem to set up a connection to the host computer. I've tried viewing Workgroup computers (I get as far as 'HOME') and I've tried adding a network place. (I found out the network name and net address--same as router-- for the mac desktop). I've read a lot of the pages in the help section and online, but I'm still stuck. I'm fairly certain I have all the right hardware. Thanks so much, Stacy

bacillus · Answer

in my network places, use the set up home or office network wizard to set up things for you and that includes enabling file and printer sharing.

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