Hi
I currently have 2 separate networks running parrallel.
The computers are WIN XP machines and they are sitting next to each other.
I need to network these computers to the same printer.
Cheers mate
Chad
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If this is your home network:
You can either get a router or a layer 3 switch and connect the two networks.
You could also get a second NIC for one of the XP machines, connect it to the other network, enable it as a router and and use it to route between the two networks.
If this is a work network:
Then you need to talk to your network people.
I'm assuming that the two computers are connected to a hub. If you want to connect your LPT printer directly on the LAN (i.e. to another port of the hub), you need a special adapter that you can easily find on the market. Just connect your printer on a side of the box and the LAN to the other. The software coming with the adapter will let you able to connected you computers to the printer.
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by: Expert4XPPosted on 2006-05-05 at 19:17:27ID: 16619685
There are many guides and tutorials on how to connect 2 Windows XP pc's with a simple crossover cable or switch to enable them to share files and printers and other common resources. Here's one guide from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/w