Need help setting up network

[candy26]

I have a desktop running WinXP. Printer attached is a KM PagePro1350w. Wireless router attached is DLink DI-614+. Desktop connects to the internet with no problem. My network places in WinXP lists the desktop as ABC1. Recently purchased a laptop running Win8. On the laptop network it shows the laptop as ABC and Network Infrastructure shows the DLink router. I am assuming that I should be able to see both computers listed on the networks but each network only shows that computer. Laptop connects to the internet through the desktop perfectly. Problem is I am trying to network both computers so I can use the printer connected to the desktop but I am having trouble doing that. Can someone please give me "step by step" instructions as to how to set up the network. Basic instructions please as I have never done this. Any help will be greatly appreciated. BTW, both computers show the same workgroup name.

 

[lif_andi]

If both are on the same workgroup, I think it should be enough to make your printer a network printer (like share it over the network), you should find this in Printers and Devices or something like that. Also, if you want your computers to see each other you need to turn on network discovery on both computers, to allow them to be seen. Easy googling this.