Hey all, have a dilemna. I am trying to set up a home network and am failing miserably. What I am trying to do is link my three computers together so i can share files, as well as use two separate printers from any of the computers. Heres what I have:
DSL internet, with a static IP set up.
A vista home premium desktop
A vista home premium laptop
A xp home edition desktop
my router is a linksys wrt350N
an Hp printer (vista compatible)
a brother printer (only xp compatible)
I want to keep the brother printer because it has a fax and the hp one doesnt, and i need this sometimes.
The whole house is wired with internet cable so its not a wireless network. I can add more wires if need be, i have tons of wire and my house is conducive to running wires.
I want to be able to share items off each computer, but particular be able to grab items off my vista desktop as its in the basement.
I can purchase items if need be, hopefully not too expensive, but i will spend a few bucks if i have to.
Also, i have 7 external drives hitched to my vista desktop which i would like to access from my other computers if i am able to. As well, my router has a usb port which i believe i could hitch an external drive to, but i could be wrong.
anyhoo, to make a long story longer, does anyone know of any really good, simple step by step guides on what to do to set this all up? I am super frustrated and have spent a lot of time so far, all for nothing.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!