is it possible to share a printer over 2 different networks?

[Nvidiaguy07]

so i have 2 networks that want to stay independent as far as the internet and other shared stuff are concerned, but i was wondering if it was possible just to share a printer?

Is it even possible to be connected to 2 networks at the same time?

I also would like to set up a shared network drive if thats possible (i figure that if the printer is possible then a shared drive should be too)

 

[her209]

Are the two networks physically disconnected?

 

[Nvidiaguy07]

im pretty sure they are both wireless, they can be connected

 

[ch33zw1z]

This depends on if you have a router between the two networks, and if you've configured that router to route between those two networks. What's your existing setup like?

 

[JackMDS]

If you have one computer with two Network cards and a Windows version that can do Bridging.

Connect one card to one Network and the second card to the second Network and Bridge the Networks.

http://www.windowsnetworking.c...utorials/wxpbrdge.html

(The above page shows wire LAN and wired USB LAN . However it is the same principle for wire, wireless, or any other mix of Ethernet windows Network).

http://windowshelp.microsoft.c...-1235ba2e146d1033.mspx

 

[Nothinman]

Is it even possible to be connected to 2 networks at the same time?

Sure, as long as the IP ranges don't overlap.

If you have one computer with two Network cards and a Windows version that can do Bridging.

Actually if he wants to keep the networks separate he doesn't want bridging. As long as he's got 2 NICs and MS' printer and file sharing doesn't get confused he should be fine.