[Manic!]

I have 3 computers all with built in Wifi

Computer one is connected to a printer and has a folder that I want to be able share.
Computer two I want it to be able to access the folder on computer one wirelessly
Computer three I want it to be able to print from the printer hooked up to computer one wirelessly.

Is that possible? I’m guessing I will need a Wifi router?

[TOS'd]

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[CP.AR]

There are several ways to connect your computers:
1. Create an "ad-hoc" connection, the downside to this however, is that you will not be able to connect to the internet unless one of them is physically plugged in to your modem, and the connection is shared.
2. Get a ethernet switch for 20 dollars and physically hook up the three computers together via ethernet cables
3. Buy a router, and hook it up as above (2)
4. Buy a wireless router, and connect all three computers to the same network
*wifi is essentially the same thing as wireless internet, actually, it has gotten to the point where it IS the same thing



INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING UP THE SHARE

Valid on pretty much all versions of windows:

1. Make Sure all computers are connected to the same wireless network.
1a) to make your life a bit easier, make sure they are all on the same "workgroup" - verify by right clicking "My Computer" (XP and before) or "Computer" (Vista and 7).

2. On the computer which has the printer and the folder, do the following:
2a) Go to "Control Panel" -> "Printers" and right click the printer you want to share, select "Sharing" and enable it.

2b) Go to the folder you want to share, right click the folder icon and select "share". follow the on-screen instructions to assign it a name etc...

3. On the other computers
3a) Add the printer by clicking on the wizard and select "Add a printer connected to another computer". You will then be promted to browse for the printer you want to connect to. Accept all (if any) warnings and you will be on your way.

3a) as for the folder, go to "My Network Places", select the computer which the folder is hosted and browse it like you would with any other folder... If you are running windows XP unfortunately sometimes windows firewall does something weird and will prevent you from accessing the folder unless you restart both machines


If you need help/run into problems feel free to shoot me a PM

[FerrariEnzo]

Windows 7 is the best...

i had my laptop and desktop both connected to the Telus Wifi Router and i can access both the public folders.. transfer is ok, my desktop only has the G band while my laptop has the N...


programs like VNC... gives you control over other computers remotely.. so you can access computer 1 with computer 3 as if your in front of computer 1... your also able to transfer files..

its very good program, i use this on my step-sons computer, if he goes onto a bad site, i close the browser or i record it on my computer and ask him WTF hes doing...

[kyoshiro]

Windows 7 is the best...

i had my laptop and desktop both connected to the Telus Wifi Router and i can access both the public folders.. transfer is ok, my desktop only has the G band while my laptop has the N...


programs like VNC... gives you control over other computers remotely.. so you can access computer 1 with computer 3 as if your in front of computer 1... your also able to transfer files..

its very good program, i use this on my step-sons computer, if he goes onto a bad site, i close the browser or i record it on my computer and ask him WTF hes doing...

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but yeah grab a wireless router, setting up adhoc can get quite tricky and AP mode isnt supported by all wireless chipsets

[freakshow]

I would recommend the wireless router. it'll be easier to setup

[VK79]

From what you described, in order for you to print or view files, all 3 comps need to be on.

Most modern routers have built in USB ports and s/w that support file/print sharing. If it's hooked up to your router anyone on the same workgroup can access the printer/file 24/7. The router I use even has a web function (USB drive becomes a file server) it's like having your own webserver without any additional fees.
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[Soundy]

Do you not already have a wireless router? Do these computers all have internet access already?

[Manic!]

Do you not already have a wireless router? Do these computers all have internet access already?

I have a number of Wifi routers but for this project I will not have internet access and this setup will only be used for 6 to 8 hours at a time before it is moved.

[ImportPsycho]

Buy a cheap router with printer servier

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX31775(ME).aspx