All except one of my computers run Windows XP Pro, and are all updated. They are hooked up to the internet, and all of them can reach my network printer. Except for one that is. The one in question is running Windows XP Home, also updated. It connects fine to the internet and all.
But here’s the problem, it can’t connect to the computer. I tried help from HP (I have LaserJet P4014n) but they could not resolve the problem and even sent me a replacement piece for the printer (the network part of it).
However, I don’t think that is the problem. I glanced at the IP addresses of all of my XP Pro computers and I noticed the scheme all followed:
(x is a number between 1 and 255)
IP: 192.168.1.x
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
But… The XP Home computer’s IP info is:
IP: 10.1.10.x
Gateray: 10.1.10.1
So I’m assuming, though I don’t know for sure, that the IP thing could be the problem. I tried manually giving the XP Home computer an address, but it didn’t like that.
Ok, does anyone here know what I can do to fix this problem without replacing the computer or upgrading to Pro?
Brian S: I am using DHCP.
MB: The computers are in the same workgroup, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 for both, but I think you are right about them being on a different subnet. I will try the instructions.
