1) how do I ensure the printer is shared? On both computers, Under network & sharing, share files and printer is selected. printer shows up under default network printer on W7

2) "Not clear what...

Hmm, printer is listed under other devices as Laserjet, no IP address shown.

Actually, ASUS normally sits on the same desk as DESKTOP, about 4 feet from the router. I tried hooking the printer to the router (Linksys WRT 3200ACM) using the USB cable which came with the...

My network is set up as follows:
ASUS-LAPTOP
DESKTOP
GRADYLAND
LEVONO-LAPTOP
TOSHIBA-LAPTOP
(from file explorer on DESKTOP)
DESKTOP is my main workstation, GRADYLAND is...

Wow - I put quite a bit of time and thought into this post and it has receive no response, why?

My little home network is a Desktop wired to my router, a laptop with Windows 8.1 (let's call it Lap8), and a laptop with Vista Home Premium (LapVista). Part of my desktop has shared files under the...