iBook & Dell - Ad Hoc Networking

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Would Dave enable PC printer sharing as well?
Tony

Davoud wrote:

> Lea Fraser:
>

>>...wireless setup, without a hub or router...

>
>

>>... I can get them to network just fine using a crossover cable, but
>>not by wireless. Any suggestions out there?

>
>
> *****
>
> 1. Spring for a wireless base station.
>
> 2. Get a fully functional trial version of "Dave" from
> <http://www.thursby.com>. I know that it has been said that with Samba
> under OS X, Mac/Win file sharing is easy. But I just added a Win XP Pro
> laptop to my (previously all-Mac) wireless network, and it was only
> after I downloaded Dave that it all worked properly. Without Dave I
> could connect in either direction, but I couldn't see all the volumes
> on either side, and the connection was wobbly. I promptly bought two
> copies of Dave from Amazon.com, one each for my two PowerBooks, and the
> network is humming along. If you try Dave, be sure to turn off Windows
> File Sharing in the "Sharing" Preference Pane.
>
> Davoud
>

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Would Dave enable PC printer sharing as well?
Tony

Davoud wrote:

> Lea Fraser:
>

>>...wireless setup, without a hub or router...

>
>

>>... I can get them to network just fine using a crossover cable, but
>>not by wireless. Any suggestions out there?

>
>
> *****
>
> 1. Spring for a wireless base station.
>
> 2. Get a fully functional trial version of "Dave" from
> <http://www.thursby.com>. I know that it has been said that with Samba
> under OS X, Mac/Win file sharing is easy. But I just added a Win XP Pro
> laptop to my (previously all-Mac) wireless network, and it was only
> after I downloaded Dave that it all worked properly. Without Dave I
> could connect in either direction, but I couldn't see all the volumes
> on either side, and the connection was wobbly. I promptly bought two
> copies of Dave from Amazon.com, one each for my two PowerBooks, and the
> network is humming along. If you try Dave, be sure to turn off Windows
> File Sharing in the "Sharing" Preference Pane.
>
> Davoud
>

[Davoud]

Tony Hwang:

> Would Dave enable PC printer sharing as well?

*****

According to the manual "You may share any printer that is configured
in the Mac OS X Print Center with your PC Network. Be sure you have the
Windows driver software for your printer."

I haven't tried this with my two inkjets, but I am able to connect the
PC with my old HP LaserJet 4M directly via the AirPort network, as the
HP connects to the network via an HP JetDirect print server, and thus
has an IP address. It works well.

Davoud

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[Davoud]

Tony Hwang:

> Would Dave enable PC printer sharing as well?

*****

According to the manual "You may share any printer that is configured
in the Mac OS X Print Center with your PC Network. Be sure you have the
Windows driver software for your printer."

I haven't tried this with my two inkjets, but I am able to connect the
PC with my old HP LaserJet 4M directly via the AirPort network, as the
HP connects to the network via an HP JetDirect print server, and thus
has an IP address. It works well.

Davoud

--
usenet *at* davidillig dawt com