[Novalug] Home network questions - newbie

[Jay Hart]

Why not buy a 2-port print server, plug the printers into it, plug the print
server into your router, and load the drivers on each PC.

Jay

> Dear list,
>
> My home network is currently set up as follows:
>
> - I have a Verizion Fios mi424wr wireless router
> - An Ubuntu Linux desktop is connected to the router
>   via ethernet cable, and 2 printers are connected to
>   this computer
> - An Ubuntu laptop is connected to the router via
>   wifi
> - A MS Windows XP Pro desktop is connected to the
>   router via wifi
> - An iPod Touch is connected to the router via wifi
>
> I am currently able to print only from the Ubuntu
> desktop, and would like to be able to share the
> printer with the other machines (file sharing would
> be helpful, also).
>
> Is it safe to turn on printer sharing and file
> sharing?  Will the router protect the machines
> connected to it?  If not, what additional
> hardware and software do I need?  What is the best
> way to configure everything to enable printer and
> file sharing?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>
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