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Creating a network at home???

Feb 25, 2006 4:55AM PST

I have two computers, and I use Linksys B wireless broadband router to connect Computer #2 to the internet from Computer #1. Comp #1 is my primary cpu and I do not use Comp #2 that often. I am going to be purchasing a new printer primarily for photos and will connect it to Comp #1 and take my old printer and use it with Comp #2. Now, Comp #2 is on a different level on the house. I plan on networking the two computers, so I can send a print job (documents etc.) to the comp #2 printer. Here is my question- is it possible to have the computer in power save mode and still send a print job to the computer? By sending a print job, will the computer wake up and then print?? My printer turns on by itself when a print job is sent to the printer. Since I use Comp #2 very infrequently, I don't want to keep it on all the time- I would prefer to leave it on powersave mode. Is what I am suggesting on doing feasible??? I've never really networked computers except for internet access so I am very naive in this area. Thanks for any help and suggestions!

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