Setting Up a Wireless Network with a Vista Laptop and an XP Deskto

> On Wed, 23 May 2007 08:39:02 -0700, DAN O <DAN O@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>

> >I just recently purchased a Laptop with Vista Home Premium on it. I have
> >never setup a network and would like to so I can access files and the printer
> >connected to the desktop. I am using a 2Wire modem/router. Both are able to
> >connect to the internet, but I am unsure of how to setup a network where I
> >can see both computers. I need to know what to do on both machines. Any
> >help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

>
> If both computers have Internet service, then the wireless issue is irrelevant.
> Concentrate now on the XP - Vista issue.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html
>
> Setting the Network Location Type to Private, on the Vista computer, is a key
> step here. Also, make sure that NetBT is explicitly Enabled, and both computers
> are in the same workgroup. And check the firewall on the XP computer.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>

>> On Wed, 23 May 2007 08:39:02 -0700, DAN O <DAN O@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>

>> >I just recently purchased a Laptop with Vista Home Premium on it. I have
>> >never setup a network and would like to so I can access files and the printer
>> >connected to the desktop. I am using a 2Wire modem/router. Both are able to
>> >connect to the internet, but I am unsure of how to setup a network where I
>> >can see both computers. I need to know what to do on both machines. Any
>> >help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

>>
>> If both computers have Internet service, then the wireless issue is irrelevant.
>> Concentrate now on the XP - Vista issue.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/1...-together.html
>>
>> Setting the Network Location Type to Private, on the Vista computer, is a key
>> step here. Also, make sure that NetBT is explicitly Enabled, and both computers
>> are in the same workgroup. And check the firewall on the XP computer.

>Thanks for your help Chuck. I worked on it last night and got it running.