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Question

Personal Network

by Dec 9, 2016 2:35AM PST

I have a Desktop connected to my WiFi router via Ethernet cable and my laptop connected to the same router via WiFi..... How can I share files and Printer in this network. Please help.

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by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 9, 2016 6:46AM PST

The OS used in all PCs might have to be revealed. Also some routers block sharing with the router firewall. You know your router so adjust as needed (I start with it off/disabled.)

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Re: personal network
by Forum moderator Dec 9, 2016 8:01AM PST

All versions of Windows had FILE AND PRINTER SHARING between computers in the LAN having the same workgroup. It helps if you have the same user names on both computers.
From Windows 7 on there's also the HOMEGROUP.

Google the terms I put in upper case. Then decide on what you want, and then surely you'll find a lot of hits about setup in your version of Windows.

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