Dell TrueMobile 2300 User Manual

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Back to Contents PageSetting Up File & Printer SharingIntroductionInstalling File and Printer SharingSharing a printerSharing filesSecurity NoteIntroductionNow that you have completed the setup of your network with the TrueMobile 2300 router, you can start sharing files andprinters. This is helpful if, for example, your home has 3 computers and only one printer. You can configure your network sothat all 3 computers can share the same printer.To enable File and Printer Sharing you will need to do the following:Install File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks on each computer on the network (Installing File & PrinterSharing)Enable sharing on the printer you wish to share (Sharing a printer)Enable sharing on the files you wish to share (Sharing files)Installing the File & Printer SharingFollow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service:For Windows 2000 and XP1. Right-click on My Network Places icon on the desktop and select Properties in menu.2. Right-click on Local Area Connection icon and select Properties in menu.3. If you can see the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks item, you can skip this section. The file andprinter sharing service had already been installed.4. If the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks item is not present, click on Install button.5. Select Service, and then click on Add button.6. Select File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks and click OK.Sharing a PrinterTo share a printer, perform the following steps on the computer that has the printer you wish to share:1. Click Start->Settings->Printers.2. Click the printer you want to share to highlight it.3. On the File menu, click Properties.4. Click the Sharing tab, and then click Shared As.5. Follow the on screen instructions to complete.