First post here, very new to the Mac world but loving it

nu2mac · nu2mac #1 (**permalink**)

01-24-2008, 10:21 AM

Hello folks,

I am only one month into the MAC world using iMAC 20"/2.4gHz/3GB RAM and let me tell you I am loving it..I have a question about wireless networking.

Currently have iMAC, brother network printer (MFC 7820N), PC desktop (WIN XP). All are connected wirelessly thru D-LINK 802.11g/2.4GHz wireless router. Here is my setup. High speed modem into the router; and Ethernet connection out to the Printer. I am connecting wirelessly from iMAC (thru Airport) and on the PC thru a wireless card (Netgear).

Here is my problem(s): I can connect to the internet from both machines no problems; I can print from iMAC to the printer without problem BUT I can't print from the PC and I can't see my iMAC on the PC and I can't see my PC on the iMAC

Can someone help? I really don't want to change my setup if possible (see above)..

Many thanks for you help for this newbie !!!

MacsWork · MacsWork #2 (**permalink**)

01-25-2008, 02:33 PM

Sounds firewall related. Turn off XP firewall or whatever internet security suite you may be running to test connectivity.

I know you're new to Mac and all but doesn't it seem more like a problem with the PC to you?

eric · eric #3 (**permalink**)

01-25-2008, 03:27 PM

congrats on the new imac, that's a nice machine.

you may want to check here for your questions. if you post a question there it will probably get a fast and thorough response...

Wireless Networking FAQ

osxx · osxx #4 (**permalink**)

01-25-2008, 03:39 PM

hate to ask but is it shown as a shared printer on both computers.

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Member Since: Jan 24, 2008 Posts: 1	01-24-2008, 10:21 AM Hello folks, I am only one month into the MAC world using iMAC 20"/2.4gHz/3GB RAM and let me tell you I am loving it..I have a question about wireless networking. Currently have iMAC, brother network printer (MFC 7820N), PC desktop (WIN XP). All are connected wirelessly thru D-LINK 802.11g/2.4GHz wireless router. Here is my setup. High speed modem into the router; and Ethernet connection out to the Printer. I am connecting wirelessly from iMAC (thru Airport) and on the PC thru a wireless card (Netgear). Here is my problem(s): I can connect to the internet from both machines no problems; I can print from iMAC to the printer without problem BUT I can't print from the PC and I can't see my iMAC on the PC and I can't see my PC on the iMAC Can someone help? I really don't want to change my setup if possible (see above).. Many thanks for you help for this newbie !!!
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MacsWork #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 22, 2005 Location: Closer than you think. Posts: 2,074 Mac Specs: Performa 6116 2GBSCSI 8MB OS 7.5.3	01-25-2008, 02:33 PM Sounds firewall related. Turn off XP firewall or whatever internet security suite you may be running to test connectivity. I know you're new to Mac and all but doesn't it seem more like a problem with the PC to you?
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Member Since: Jan 19, 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 3,935 Mac Specs: 15 MacBook Pro 2009 32GB iPad 4 32GB iPhone 5 Apple TV 3 AEBS/AE	01-25-2008, 03:39 PM hate to ask but is it shown as a shared printer on both computers.
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