Wireless file and print sharing for MAC

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I am able to connect wirelessly from laptop to desktop. I have a G4, OS 10.3.9 desktop that has a Linksys BEFSR41 wired router to which both my computer and HP 5MP laserjet printer are hooked up through a Verizon Westell 327W wireless DSL modem.

My laptop is a a Powerbook G4 w/ OS 10.4.7. I am able to connect to the internet on both systems. Ethernet for desktop, Airport (v.4.2) for laptop. I am running Personal Firewall 3.0 on both systems.

I would appreciate your expertise. In your response, I would also appreciate as exact a step by step instruction as is possible. Thanks!
 
First, use the built-in firewall. It will make this much easier, otherwise you'll need to look up ports and open them. To enable sharing, go to the Sharing pane of System preferences, then check "Personal File Sharing" and "Printer Sharing". Once you've got that, click the "Firewall" tab, make sure that "Personal File Sharing" and "Printer Sharing" are marked as exceptions, then click "Start". Post back if you run into anything.
 
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