Re: Question re home networking please

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From: Muruga (muruga_at_trainingchoice.com.au)
Date: 08/25/04 

Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:15:58 +1000

You don't have to buy a print server, if your dektop and notebook are in a
workgroup via the wireless network. Both the pc's have to talk to each other

"Bob Newman" <bobnewman@att.net> wrote in message
news:qN8Xc.103130$Lj.54884@fed1read03...
> I have a simple question (I think). I have recently gotten a high speed
> internet connection from my cable company (Cox) for my home. I have a
> desktop computer running XP Pro and a laptop with XP Home and built in
> wireless networking. I have a cable modem and a wireless router set up so
> the laptop can get the web wirelessly. It works fine. I would also like
to
> get the printer (Brother HL-1240 laser (low end)) that is physically
hooked
> up to the desktop computer to work wirelessly with the laptop. Some
people
> tell me I have to buy a print server some say I don't have to. I am
> confused. Help please.
>
> --
> Thanks in advance... Bob
>
>

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