The two computers previously on the network do see each other. The one computer, C, is able to print wirelessly to the printer connected to V. In my view, that means that that printer already is set up to share.
Should I maybe think about re-installing the network wizard on V, the print server, even though theoretically I shouldn’t have to?
Well, first thing you should do is install Ubuntu Linux.
During the install, Ubuntu will discover all of your workgroup devices, set them up for you, and then list them in your “Places” folder on your taskbar (panel in Linuxese)...
and then offer your an order of fries and a cup o’ joe! /humor
Just make sure you added the printer to computer M as a network printer vs. a local printer. Common mistake.
No. I assume you’re using TCP/IP as opposed to NetBIOS as your protocol. Are you using a wireless router or just the cards in the PC’s in ad-hoc mode? Do the other machines have fixed or dynamically assighed addresses? Make sure machine ‘M’ has appropriate IP settings and is in the right subnet (the fist two or three numbers between the periods match). I would suggest a fixed address since it’s simpler than DHCP and should still work together if that’s what the others are.
You might try opening a CMD window on each of the machines, type ipconfig/all and post the results here.